Im at my wits end with him.

For the last week and a half now my son has had this attitude everytime he is home. And it will not stop. Ive taken things away, which leads to more of an attitude and a meltdown. And before he started this a week and a half ago, he was amazing for sometime. I hate being around him right now when hes like this. I know kids will be kids but.. everyday... Its gotten to the point where I dont want to be around him. I have set limits, I have put him in time out but he has gotten to the point where he knows what is expected of him in time out so he goes in time out does his time and comes back with the same attitude again, then when I have had enough and send him to his room, he kicks and hits the wall, and slams the door.If I talk to him and tell him no, he starts yelling to cover up whatever Im saying to him and telling me whatever or plugging his ears and going about whatever he was doing. I love it when he is at school because I dont have to deal with it. And he is great at school doesnt cause any problems.

I feel like a horrible parent by saying that, but its to the point where I can not take it anymore.

How old is he?

i'm sure he can pick up on how you feel about him

Quoting Ravey Candyass:" i'm sure he can pick up on how you feel about him"

I dont make him feel any type of way. I treat him the same like I always do.

Quoting Jeffys Mommy:" How old is he?"

He will be 6 in a month.

maybe he needs an outlet for his energy? Needs to exhibit more independence?

Like sign him up for a rec class maybe

<blockquote><b>Quoting Yurvette [♥]:</b>" I dont make him feel any type of way. I treat him the same like I always do. "</blockquote>




Children can tell when your frustrated, angry ect. I'm sure he can pick up on it

and don't feel like ur a bad parent- it's normal for you to feel overwhelmed.

chin up  

DD has a point when she is at home after school that she needs to "transition" from school to home. It's a bit of a change to have to follow every direction given to her at school and then at home have to follow the house rules. If this makes sense.

We have a reward system that helps. Every "dollar" <piece of paper that I made up> earned will allow her to pick a prize from the 'treasure' box. She earns these "dollars" by acting appropriately, following house rules, doing chores, doing homework, taking medicine.. ect ect.

Nothing major just things she should be doing. Positive reinforcement works great, for us. Maybe you could try that?

All he hears is you yelling at him, putting him in time out or taking toys away...

It's rough. I completely understand. I still have struggles even with the reward system, but take it minute by minute.

IIRC, he has autism, right? Sorry if I'm incorrect. Does he see a child psych or anyone?

<blockquote><b>Quoting Yurvette [♥]:</b>" He will be 6 in a month. "</blockquote>




My son is four and already gives me some attitude :/

Quoting Meg ღ ღ:" DD has a point when she is at home after school that she needs to "transition" from school to home. It's ... [snip!] ... but take it minute by minute. IIRC, he has autism, right? Sorry if I'm incorrect. Does he see a child psych or anyone?"

No he doesnt have autism. He doesnt see a psych. I wish he would but that is another story in itself.

My son is being the same way. No matter what I try. He's been horrible. He won't listen, he throws things, he kicks things, he screams, etc. I don't know what's going on with him. He turned 6 a month ago.