my so is 5 years old he has recently started talking back or mumbling smart remarks what has caused this behavior and how do i stop it guys i am about to go crazy because i don't know where he picked up this rude behavior and he seems to think he's the boss please help
2007-01-16 12:42:24 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
GGGIIIIIIRRRRLLL!!!.....I had the same thing happen to me....You need to cut that nonsense right away. If he didn't get it from school then maybe what he hears around the house,or that darn TV. You need to talk to him....not tell him, yell at him , threaten him....He is totally old enough to understand.....when you and he are driving alone together or anyother time there will be no distractions.....thats when u let him know that the way he has been talking is not right......Make it short and to the point....cause the child is only 5......So think about what your going to say first....and then be an exapmple for the rest of his life on how to act!!!!! We moms are the creators of How future Men will treat women....Lets pray we do a GREAT job......
2007-01-16 12:54:18 · answer #1 · answered by ? 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hes probably picked up the attitude at school - lots of kids go through a little personality change at about that age (5-7) because they are learning about their new social group and its all about being 'cool' and when thats how the kids in school act in school hes going to come home and try to see how it works with you. If you stop it pretty quickly with some firm talking to and punishment if necessary.
2007-01-16 20:46:55 · answer #2 · answered by radiancia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you a single mother? If not, the most frightening thing growing up for us was when DAD set us down to tell us we were being disrespetful to our mother. Have you tried calling him on his behavior? If he gets away with it he will continue to do it. He is old enough to understand that this isn't appropriate behavior and so maybe the next time he wants something he shouldn't get it until he learns respect! GOOD LUCK that age is SO difficult
2007-01-16 20:48:12 · answer #3 · answered by gizisanut 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to immediately set boundaries. Let him know what is acceptable and what is not (like disrespectful behavior). Set firm consequences that you're comfortable with, and enforce them CONSISTENTLY. If you are wishy-washy on enforcing them, he will not learn that you mean business and he'll continue to spread his wings while pushing the envelope. Help him spread them while learning self-control. Good luck :-)
2007-01-16 23:37:55 · answer #4 · answered by DivaDynamite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's testing his boundaries. They all do it. I have a 5 yr old doing it now too. I want to strangle him some days!! :) Just be consistent. Don't give in. I also have a 10 yr old and an 8 yr old. I survived them by sticking to my guns. If you threaten it, you have to be willing to follow through. Eventually he'll realize you aren't gonna back down and he will.
2007-01-16 20:47:17 · answer #5 · answered by BoredinVA 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
he's striving for independance. make sure u let him no this bad behave is not allowed. pls start now or by the time he's 12 he'll be running the house and you'll be on those talk shows where the son hits the mom & she's afraid of him
2007-01-16 20:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by harmony 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try time outs when he back talks explain to him that if he wants you to listen when he talks, then he needs to use respectful words and tone of voice. You could also try ignoring it since he is probably just looking for attention. My six year old girl is going through the same thing right now. I want to pop her mouth every time she smarts off, but of course the only thing that teaches her is that it's ok to hit and to be afraid of me not respect me. Good Luck!
2007-01-16 20:48:31 · answer #7 · answered by nicole_g20 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He just wants attention and he is getting all your powers.
When he starts saying bad words, change the subject and find him an activity or a good movie . Sit down with him and tell him them words are bad words and dont say them anymore.
U got to keep pounding him if he continues to say them.
Tell him No TV if he says another bad word.
2007-01-16 20:48:29 · answer #8 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a stage that you have to get him out of. I don't know of a 5 yr old that didn't try it. He's more than likely exposed to other children that can get away with it. You have to put your foot down. Better to break now than when older...
2007-01-16 20:47:24 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The child does no more than the parent allows!
Either YOU be the parent or the Child will raise you, as it seems to be doing!
Do you have issues with discipline? Your child seems to think that you do! You ARE the mother, Act like one!
And, as messed up as the world is, with RAPE, theft, murder, lies, cheating and general lack of any moral values, you do not need this outside trash suggesting how you should raise your child!
2007-01-16 20:51:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋