how to deal with an out of control 5 year old?

Answer 1

Simple, wait until you're not angry anymore then beat that
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Answer 2

Be firm and consistent.
When you go out, make rules beforehand and ask the child to repeat them back to you, also let them know what the concequences will be if they do not listen, but make sure that you DO stick to them.
Set up a rewards chart. For good behavior, give the child a gold star for every 30 minutes of good behavior/listening. For every 15 stars they get, they get a treat from a bag (this is where a dollar store comes in handy). If they dont listen, they get a time out and no star.
You can also make a chore list/expectation list and they get a gold star for doing that too (cleaning up toys, brushing teeth and washing face, etc).
Also, make sure you that you spend an hour a day (1/2 each time twice a day) completely interacting with your child... a card game, puzzle, craft, baking, kicking a ball outside (turn off the phone and let no distractions happen). Then do one activity on the weekend (swimming, ice skating, the park) for 2 hours... alone time.
Kids always look for attention.... even bad because its still attention.
Set up boundaries, expectations, routine and stick to the concequences and the gold stars. Bad = time out, or no tv (dont use alone time as a punishment). Good = gold star which equals reward.

Answer 3

the most important thing to do is be strong and patient. You must set certain guidelines that you must stick too. Make sure you always address an issue dont let things go because you cant be bothered dealing with them. Always tell your child off for anything wrong they do and always warn them of their punishment if they continue to misbehave. Punishment is not necessarily smacking. A good punishment is restricting something from them ie toy, lollies, tv shows etc. You must stick to that otherwise they will not see you as an authority. Once your child sees that your serious you will see big improvements. It will take time but make sure you stick by it

Answer 4

Check the childs food intake as there may be a problem with that first. Many modern day foods can create bad reactions in kids for the rest of their lives.

Then set yourself clear goals on how to deal with each issue before they arise. Draw up a plan of action.
You have to learn not to give in to the wants of little children all the time. You have to stay in control as you're the boss not them.

If they start carrying on place them in their room and just ignore them. Don't give in.
Don't give rewards for poor behavior.
You can give small rewards for good behavior.
No TV for Bad behaviour.
Make up a whole list.

Answer 5

If your choice of words is accurate than a timeout won't work. You need to physically restrain and use strong voice commands followed by controlled spanking to regain power over your child.

An out of control 5 year old was an out of control 4 year old. Get control in a nonabusive but forceful way. Your child is not learning boundaries. You may not want to spank your kid but be advised other kids will kick his A** if he mouths off to them. You are not giving him the tools he needs to survive in life. I believe in teaching children fear for certain actions or behaviors. To do this you must be more disciplined in your behavior though. Spanking must not be done while angry or as a release of your frustration. It also must be done properly to make sure you are not hurting your child. Raising children is not easy but dealing with results of not raising them right is worse. Do the right thing.



Maybe I didn't understand your question. A lot of people are giving general tips for raising kids. I thought you said you have an OUT OF CONTROL 5 year old.

Answer 6

Paramedic girl is right, but change his diet, eliminating artificial food colors, flavors, preservatives, and MSG. Sugar (including soda, and fruit juice) is a possible culprit, too: minimise or eliminate. Less white bread, and highly processed foods. Start by replacing with hi-fibre on top, then one wholemeal at the bottom of a sandwich, then multigrain, then sourdough rye, or nutloaf. More rice, less pasta. See www.mercola.com ( enter nutritional type in taskbar).

Answer 7

lead by example, no yelling, running, screeming, be firm in controll and sensible, you are the boss, what you say goes but the same rules apply to everyone, no sweets before dinner no yellinjg in the house etc bec consistant
be sure to reward only GOOD behaviour, dont focus on the bad, COmpletley IGNORE it, ignore the bad and REWARD every time he is good,make sure he knows you know and appreciate it, it will take a lot of work from you to be sure t give him attention, not when he screems and cries but when he his quiet and polite

good luck you will be fine

Answer 8

get yourself the 'board of education'...and threaten to use it if he don't listen...nowadays, we can't even discipline our children, so get an attorney and threaten to sue the government if you are not allowed to smack your kid on the behind..be firm, and do not smile when you tell him/her to go sit down, and mean it...

Answer 9

you have been so lenient with him!!! Try to let that 5yrs old stay in one corner until he/she is in control of his/her emotions.and do not take pity but rein in until she/he is OK. Then you can hug her/him and profess your love to him/her. As you can see its a punish/reward method. try it and give me a feedback.

Answer 10

set limits and stick to them no matter how much he/she cries