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<blockquote data-quote="InsaneCdn" data-source="post: 443545" data-attributes="member: 11791"><p>Hi - </p><p></p><p>This is just an idea to try... it will not solve whatever the underlying problems are, and I agree that you need to get to the bottom of it.</p><p>But meanwhile... how to survive!</p><p></p><p>Have you ever tried feeding his self-esteem? </p><p>For example, he wanted a drink of water and you were not free. Many 5 year olds are responsible enough to get that for themselves... leave a plastic tumbler by the sink, and a small stool so they can reach. How many other things can he do for himself? How many other ways can he contribute to the household? Like, setting the table, perhaps. Folding towels. Scrubbing the tub (baking soda does a great job, is environmentally friendly and safe for kids!).</p><p></p><p>Sometimes, as parents, we get trapped in dealing with the negatives - and the negatives are HUGE. But if most of what our children hear from is is negative, it can compound the situation.</p><p></p><p>You'll find there will be lots of "ideas" tossed out from time to time... just pick and choose what you think makes sense to try, and then if it doesn't work, move on. </p><p></p><p>Hang in there!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="InsaneCdn, post: 443545, member: 11791"] Hi - This is just an idea to try... it will not solve whatever the underlying problems are, and I agree that you need to get to the bottom of it. But meanwhile... how to survive! Have you ever tried feeding his self-esteem? For example, he wanted a drink of water and you were not free. Many 5 year olds are responsible enough to get that for themselves... leave a plastic tumbler by the sink, and a small stool so they can reach. How many other things can he do for himself? How many other ways can he contribute to the household? Like, setting the table, perhaps. Folding towels. Scrubbing the tub (baking soda does a great job, is environmentally friendly and safe for kids!). Sometimes, as parents, we get trapped in dealing with the negatives - and the negatives are HUGE. But if most of what our children hear from is is negative, it can compound the situation. You'll find there will be lots of "ideas" tossed out from time to time... just pick and choose what you think makes sense to try, and then if it doesn't work, move on. Hang in there! [/QUOTE]
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