Since my 5yr old has started school full time he is turning into a right cheeky boy he is back chatting sarcastic never listens always has to have the last word constantly picking on his brother has an answer for everything i dont smack my son tho he does push me to the point where i want to but instead he gets sent to the naughty step or his bedroom depending on how bad whateva it is that he has done has anyone any tips on how i can nip this in the bud now before he gets out of control sensible answers only plz??
2006-10-11 20:19:54 · 8 answers · asked by babygirl0429 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Here is what we did with both of my boys at that age. If you have warned him once and still have him doing what he isn't supposed to be doing, put him standing, facing the wall and put his nose on it. He must not remove his nose off the wall or minutes are added to the time spent there. Give him 3 minutes to start and if he complains, add another minute for each time he makes a sound. After a few times of this, you will only have to warn him that he will have to put his nose on the wall and he will get the picture. You MUST be consistent in this or it will not work.
Believe me when I say, this really works. Ask my kids today, and they remember it well.
Good luck!
2006-10-11 20:46:57 · answer #1 · answered by Twisted Maggie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's craving your attention. Give him some one on one time together, maybe sit and draw a picture together or read a story or go out to the park without his brother being there. But make sure you give the same amount of attention to his brother when he's not there. Also ignore the bad behaviour as any attention is good attention to him so if you shout or tell him off he's still getting the attention he wants, but give exagerated praise for any good behaviour that way he'll realise that the only way to get the attention is when he's good. The naughty step is good but don't shout at him when you put him there just silently pick him up and put him there.
2006-10-12 03:39:11 · answer #2 · answered by petepastie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first what punishment is it to send him to his room? think about it what does he have in there? his toys ohhh that's so horrible put his little butt in a chair 5 feet from you he will scream and beg to get out but stand your ground if he pushes just repeat why he is there make him stay there until he can sit there with out making any noise (talk mumbling,mocking) Quite then after he is done with his fit and quite squat in front of him and speak in a low firm voice(with feeling -guilt) always lay on the guilt and repeat why he was put in there and then make sure he knows that he also hurt you as well as his brother and bring it home with do you want to be mean and hurt our feelings? do you like to get hurt? I love you and I know that you are a really good boy but that was not a good choice was it?
2006-10-12 03:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by KPG1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this is a boy thing that comes with his age.
It's a horrible time with punishments and everything but they will eventually out grow this. My son has just turned 8 and is now starting to act like a "decent" child again :)
Just love him and make sure he knows that the behavior is inappropriate and it will work its way out of his system!
2006-10-12 03:23:59 · answer #4 · answered by Older Sister 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have a five yr old son as well and he gets like that with his sisters. he knows that if he keeps it up, he will get a smack and sent to his room. i personally think that he might need a smack to straighten him out. it does work. the thing is these days the gov is trying to ban smacking kids for there wrong doing. alot of people i know got smacked growing up and it never hurt them including myself. so there is my answer he needs a good smack when he does it.
2006-10-12 03:27:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tolerant and be patient on a consistent basis. Observe and see if there is a pattern as to why he behaves. Monitor his friends and which people is he exposed to. Do they influence him or is he trying to be accepted because of his behavior. What kind of programs does he watch.
2006-10-12 03:28:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know about this. He needs an attitude adjustment--get yourself a paddle--seriously.
Tell him the new rules and the consequences. Paddle his behind each and everytime there is a problem. Consistency is the key.
If you do this you will be amazed--I was when I tried it.
2006-10-12 04:36:23 · answer #7 · answered by beckychr007 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can only talk to kids so many times before you just have to let them find out the hard way. the worst thing you can do is tell them your going to punish them but dont. if you say your gonna do it, do it.
2006-10-12 03:23:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋