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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 248901" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>Welcome - It seems that you have a good handle on what is going on. Much of this may be normal behavior for his age, however, the extreme he takes it to would be concerning. Since you are feeling the "not sure that this is right", you should check it out. Always, always, always follow your instincts - you are the expert on your child and will feel when something is off.</p><p> </p><p>Others will ask more questions and suggest that you read the Explosive Child. That book will give you some more tools to try. Since you talk about him wanting to be controlling, I would suggest that you look at the Manipulative Child. He may be a little young yet to fit into that theory but if his controlling behaviors continue, they could develop into manipulation and you will want a head start on that one.</p><p> </p><p>I agree with MidWest Mom that you should focus on the evaluations at this point. It is difficult to treat what hasn't been recognized.</p><p> </p><p>I am glad he has a patient playmate. My difficult child has a neighbor friend his age. The two of them have such different personalities and are either best of buds or worst of friends. It has been amazing to watch them in action with each other. The neighbor has always been patient/forgiving with difficult child. I have worked hard to make sure difficult child doesn't become a bully as I have seen a little potential of that. I think the very young kids really are more accepting of each other than adults - "Oh, that is just how so an so is, no big deal!"</p><p> </p><p>Keep us informed on how it is going.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 248901, member: 5096"] Welcome - It seems that you have a good handle on what is going on. Much of this may be normal behavior for his age, however, the extreme he takes it to would be concerning. Since you are feeling the "not sure that this is right", you should check it out. Always, always, always follow your instincts - you are the expert on your child and will feel when something is off. Others will ask more questions and suggest that you read the Explosive Child. That book will give you some more tools to try. Since you talk about him wanting to be controlling, I would suggest that you look at the Manipulative Child. He may be a little young yet to fit into that theory but if his controlling behaviors continue, they could develop into manipulation and you will want a head start on that one. I agree with MidWest Mom that you should focus on the evaluations at this point. It is difficult to treat what hasn't been recognized. I am glad he has a patient playmate. My difficult child has a neighbor friend his age. The two of them have such different personalities and are either best of buds or worst of friends. It has been amazing to watch them in action with each other. The neighbor has always been patient/forgiving with difficult child. I have worked hard to make sure difficult child doesn't become a bully as I have seen a little potential of that. I think the very young kids really are more accepting of each other than adults - "Oh, that is just how so an so is, no big deal!" Keep us informed on how it is going. [/QUOTE]
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