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Behavior Issues
Asked by R.B. from Philadelphia
on April 11, 2007
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My 7 year old son has constant behavior issues.
He is defiant, rude, talks back, says oddest things at weirdest times.
When he misbehaves he just looks at you fo...
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- Some kids respond better to rewards than punishment (though I hate rewarding kids for what they should do). In the mental health area of the hospital I worked in, all ...
- Wow! You just described my 13yo son!! It seems like he is angry about something. Has there been a change in your home recently? Maybe something at school? Does he h...
- sounds like my six year old we are doing something different i make him earn everything....for good behavior he gets a mommie dollar....he may cash in mommie dollars f...
Behavior Issues with 4 Year Old Boy
Asked by S.S. from Sacramento
on July 20, 2008
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Hello-
My son recently turned four and my husband and I are finding that he is increasingly becoming more defiant, whiney, and prone to temper tantrums. Up until he t...
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- Hello, I am a mom of 4 children soon to be 5 any day now( 3 boys and a girl and 1 more girl on the way)My children are now 13,9,7,and 5 and they were all at there wors...
- Hi S., I am not an expert but it seems that your 4 year old may be going through a little phase. Maybe jealousy. If he is well-behaved in school and with others, it...
- Having been a preschool teacher and nanny I think it is very normal and a good sign when children have good behavior outside the home and fall apart at home. Thats the...
Defiant 10-Yr Old Boy
Asked by S.X. from Champaign
on February 20, 2008
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My oldest son (10) is extremely strong-willed and is becoming more and more defiant every day. The least little request is met with opposition. I tried giving him mo...
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- Something about 10 yr olds! My daughter was the sweetest child, and then she turned 10! I followed Dr.Phil's advice, and I started taking away all her toys, stuffed an...
- Dr. James Dobson has written a wonderful book, "Dare to Discipline", and I believe he has a second book "The strong willed child". Both books are excellent resources....
- Have you ever tried talking to him about his behavior during a car ride (with just you & him)? My 9 year old boy isn't so bad but when he does things like acting like...
6 Year Old Finds Everything Boring and Is Acting Out
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on April 27, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone out there has had this problem with their 6 year old. Mine just turned 6 and has become very defiant. Everything is boring and she just wan...
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- I agree with the other response. My first son was 6 when my second son was born, and I was on bed-rest for 4 months. I was terrible about involving him in getting re...
- I agree with the baby ideas, but I also wonder if she really is not bored. Have you moved up from younger kid toys to the older items? Does she get to play games on t...
- I would recomend getting her involved in the preparations for the baby. Tell her that you'll need her help when the baby gets here and teach her to change diapers wit...
3 1/2 Year Old Behavior
Asked by L.R. from Pocatello
on August 16, 2008
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Hello ladies. I have a husband who is gone the majority of the week for work. When he is home, my 3 1/2 year old little boy acts up terribly and becomes naughty and ...
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- I also have a 3 1/2 year old little boy. He gets upset when anything doesn't go his way. He is my 6th child and each child has his/her own temperment, some are easie...
- Hey L., Sounds to me like Daddy needs to spend some one on one fun time with his little boy. Once he gets some of that attention he needs from his dad the bad behav...
- it sounds like he is showing off for dad. keep up with the discipline, and be sure dad is calling to talk to him during the week - you may already be doing this. when ...
Need Behavioral Help with 4 Year Old
Asked by L.L. from Detroit
on March 6, 2007
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My 3 kids and I have just moved in with my boyfriend. He too has a 4 year old son that I provide care for during the week while his Mom works. I have a 8 year old son,...
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- I have a neice that has the same issues. Her parents are divorced and you can tell when she has been with her mom for any length of time. I commend you for you effor...
- Hey L., Sounds like you are doing a great job with him. Be patient and keep it up. Remind him that when he's in his father's home there are rules that everybody must...
- Has the child been tested for aspberger syndrome or autism? Those are signs of it. Especially the anger part. You might want to have testing done. I hope everything wo...
Toddler Has Become a Terrible Two in a Mere Two Weeks!
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on September 17, 2007
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My 25 month old suddenly is hitting us and becoming more defiant. I know this is very normal behavior for a 2 yr old.
There has been no change in our life. None of...
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- You could try reading 1,2,3 magic and see if you can use that with a short time out since she is over the age of 2. I think you can use any strategy as long as you are...
- It can be really frustrating to deal with - and I imagine that the speech delays make it frustrating for her to try to communicate. They say (and it worked for us) ...
- Hi - You have too many long responses for me to review them and see if me small suggestions have been covered. My little guy, exactly 2 1/2, started hitting me...
