My DS1 is a tricky child. He can be charming and funny but has been getting more and more obnoxious whenever anything does not go his way at home.
When challenged about anything or asked to do his homework (which he generally hates - as do I) he kicks off and then always follows up with an insult such as 'you stupid woman/man', 'you idiot', you horrible fat old...(I am not fat!). He does the same with DH and is probably worse with him. I can take the kicking off but I really feel I have we have to tackle the insults. I suppose because I keep thinking that if I had spoken to my parents like that they would have hit me - they didn't hit me but then I never dared speak like that! He does not hear DH and I talking to anyone rudely so I don't really understand where he gets it from.
I have tried punishing him with withdrawing DS/Wii and it works mostly until he gets to play again and then reverts back quickly. DH ignores it and I get all shouty. Neither makes a difference so maybe DH is right. He is fine at school. I have heard advice on here about making sure he gets loads of cuddles...he hates being cuddled, I might get a quick stealth one in if I am lucky once in a blue moon.
Anyone have any thoughts?
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WizardofOs · 04/02/2013 18:09
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