2007-12-06 13:03:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
first of all, what kind of kid is he? an athlete? punk? goth?
2007-12-06 13:13:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
kids learn respect when we respect them FIRST.. this starts at a very young age.
if your son is having behavior problems, take him to the pediatrician for advice.. let him talk with the doctor alone, first...
also, see the school counselor.
take care.
2007-12-06 21:13:42 · answer #2 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assert yourself only when need be - don't weaponize your authority. However, punish him when he is continuously disobedient - the things that matter, don't yell at him if he accidentally leaves his soda glass in his room when you told him to bring it out two hours ago. Everyone makes honest mistakes. However if he blatantly disrespects you repeatedly, will not behave in school, enforce the law - punish him by taking away something. you need to tell him what the consequences of his actions will be before you punish him, to give him fair warning.
talk to him and encourage him to share things with you, even if its things you aren't interested in, like video games or that new show on tv he likes to watch. don't push him, but make yourself open. kids need to understand that you are on their side, and to do that, you treat him as such.
if you think he needs counseling, it may be the right path to follow. everyone needs someone to talk to, and if he cant yet open up to you, maybe he can with someone who is experienced in this area. If you can't get him to talk to you, or behave with other kids in school, and still won't respect you, i would suggest to definitely check into counseling.
2007-12-06 21:53:54 · answer #3 · answered by Mary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if this will help you, but it helped me and my son.
I tried to talk to him, but he wouldn't open up or promise he'd change.. and the behavior kept up.
I found a child psychologist who was able to teach me techninques to notice when his temper was raising.. and got him to open up to me more freely with his problems..
my response to him is always... I can't fix it or make it better if I don't know what the problem is.
He went to therapy for a few months. . . he is good now and well adjusted. not disrepectful at all.
2007-12-06 21:17:56 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Kelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to him find out what the problem is if u work to much and dont spend enough time with him he might be asking for some attention, dont always give into getting him everything to make up from being gone all the time. just keep asking and dont give up on him.
2007-12-06 21:12:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously either he has a severe problem at school or at home, and he does not know how to deal with it. Take him to counceling.
2007-12-06 21:15:36 · answer #6 · answered by I.M. Wright 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my mom thinks that im not responsible enough and is considering sending me 2 military school and as soon as she told me i started being MUCH more responsible and making better grades now i have all A's and 1 B mabye if you tell him your considering military school he'll straighten up but if not you could actually send him and wen he comes back he will be much better
~olivia~
2007-12-06 21:14:48 · answer #7 · answered by ~OLIVIA~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same thing your grandpa would have done to your dad at your son's age for the same offense.
2007-12-06 21:41:25 · answer #8 · answered by Joe F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually have a relationship with him!
2007-12-06 22:19:25 · answer #9 · answered by throughthebackyards 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋