Hyperactive and naughty 5 years old son. spends alot in computer games and cartoons.any remedy?

Question

when he's asked to leave computer or tv, he becomes more naughty and even fights with younger sister. eats and drinks well. he becomes uncontrollable/ bad mannered in front of other relatives and guests

Answer 1

ban tv and computer til he behaves change his diet make sure he gets enough sleep and entertain wit paints and arty stuff

Answer 2

Get your son used to limiting TV and game time!! I have three boys, 2, 6 and 12. My 6 and 12 yr old boys are HOOKED on TV and video games. Try limiting the game time, AND the TV time both. Give them an hour of each, or two... Whatever is working for your family. (We're gamers, we play everything, the whole family is...). I truly believe that unlimited gaming has stunted my 12 yr olds imagination, as well as his ability to keep HIMSELF entertained. Further more, make yourself stop whatever you are doing for about an hour or two a day and do what your child wants to do with you. Go outside, play a board game, read a book, play frisbee/baseball/basketball, whatever it is... You'll probably see a whole different child in a few weeks!! Good luck!

Answer 3

Try to redirect his attention when he starts this behavior. I have also found that timeouts in a timeout chair work wonders. Timeout rules are as follows:
1. Must be sitting correctly in the chair (tv & other distractions not visible).
2. Timeout does NOT start until the child is calm (no screaming, crying, etc.).
3. Timeout usually lasts 3-5 sometimes longer depending on offense.
4. Timeout starts over if child starts moving around, mouthing off, crying, etc.

These work great with my 3 and 5 year old. Wish you the best.

Answer 4

Well, yeah; limit his tv and computer game stuff to one hour per day. Make him go outside to play! It's a rather old idea which is still around because when kids get physical exercise, they seem to be less hyperactive. Send him outside to play if he's not going to behave with guests around. If he can't behave properly with guests, then he can't be around guests. Don't put up with crap from a kid. Unless they are expressing genuine psychological needs, they can bloody well behave.

Answer 5

Get him involved with other kids to play hard, Does anyone discipline him or direct him as far as good or bad behavior, not a naughty boy, He needs to know what is unacceptable

Watch supernanny, she is great

Answer 6

You need to take control, maybe even spank, on the butt only just to let him know you mean business take away the games and plan fun outside activites limit his tv and games till end of day and only if he's earned them with better bahavior!Good Luck thats tough!

Answer 7

Turn off all electronics. Next remove processed foods from the diet. Finally, start with reading and siting in place for long periods of time. This means you have to spend time with him also. He really craves your attention.

Answer 8

Who started allowing him to use computer and television without earning those privileges? I suggest you stop allowing television or computer time unless he EARNS time to use them. When he behaves he gets a certain amount of time on the computer or in front of the television, when he doesn't behave he gets no time with the. He should NOT have either television or computer in his room.

Answer 9

take him to a psychologist or psychiatrist and have him tested for ADHD. my son is ADHD and is excellent with computers and very focused on his television... very hyper and does show aggressive behavior towards his younger siblings. it gets better with medication... but it never goes away. he acts out the most in front of other people attempting to get more attention... as he can't stand to not being the center of attention. ADHD does NOT mean a child's not bright, quite the opposite is true, they are just not as likely to show it if they aren't interested or are bored with something. my son was reading at age 4. he is VERY bright... but the signs started to show up with his work in the second grade. now he's almost 17. his grades suffer because of his lack of focus... he is SO disorganized... he will get an A on tests but never turn in one piece of homework all year... proving that he KNOWS the material but loses homework or chooses not to bring it to class. in regards to eating and drinking, my boy has always had a good appetite. i do want to say that in the event that your child is ADHD ask the psychologist/psychiatrist right away if there are any advocacy groups available to help you with your sons rights... he will have special rights in school. i never needed to use the "CAUSE" group from my area until my son was in the 8th grade and the school wanted to send him to an emotionally impared confined school over one hour from my home. they said his falling asleep in class was to distracting to other students. (he was falling asleep because of his meds) the psych. wrote a letter telling the school that they were working on his doseages and that they had to accept, AND DEAL WITH his learning disability... the school still pushed to send him away. HERE'S THE WONDERFUL PART: i stuck to my guns and then found out about "CAUSE". one phone call about the american disabilities act from this group CHANGED MY WORLD. my son was no longer getting kicked out of school for things directly related to his disability. (i use to get phone calls 2+ times per week from the school, i have only gotten positive calls from the school since the involvment of CAUSE. please remember, the school can't ever take action to move your child without your consent, your child has rights! i would find out SOON if your boy is ADHD. finding out when he's really small helps you learn to cope better! BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!!!

Answer 10

i have a son that acts like that too and the best thing for you to do is find out other things he could relate to.it will take you a while but it will do know good for you to down grade him in anyway ,it sometimes helps if you can set a side alone time for him and never brake a promise to him.he needs direction in his life and activities might be the best thing for him. try getting him into karate it helps them learn to control their anger