How do you teach a stubborn child?

Question

My son just turned four, and a he's little behind the curve. he's had hearing problems, a surgery, and a whole lot of coddling.
I've been trying to do flash cards with him using the disney learning series for ages 3 and up. I've been focusing on colors and shapes because that's where he's lacking.
He'll make an effort on the first two or three. Then he just stares at them blankly, and says "i dunno". He'll say "you do it, mommy". from that point on he has no interest.
I wind up irritated and frustrated. So, rather than get angry, I give up. Then, he wins, and off he goes, doing whatever he pleases. Thus no learning gets done.
How can I get him to engage without tearing my hair out? How can I get him to learn what I'm trying to teach him?

I'm bi-polar, and "regulated" with medication. So, I am prone to get nervous and high strung, even some temper from time to time. Sometimes we both have a hard time focusing too.

We really do need your help.

I will report rudeness

Answer 1

Boo.
Good luck

Answer 2

When a child is interested in something they will do it for a while, but when they aren't they may be a little stubborn about it.
With my kids we do a little work and then a little play we do this for about 1 hour a day. I try to keep my goals simple so no one will be over whelmed. shapes and colors can be hard for a child to learn . I always try to point out the colors and shapes of ordinary things to my kids.I have done this since they were babies and my oldest is almost 4yrs. old and he is just now getting really good at it.
Try not to stress over it.
You may just have to change your approach and if he goes to school or day care you could express your concerns with them and maybe they could help.
I hope this info has helped you and I wish you the best of luck!