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re: Need a little encouragement. I have a difficult young son.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:19 pm to TT9
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:19 pm to TT9
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exactly, you set parameters. I'll tell you once not to do something, if I have to tell you twice. There's consequences. Pretty simple imo.
It’s not rocket science.
Sounds like a severe lack of testosterone in OPs house. The kid has more of it than the dad does.
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Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:20 pm to Funky Tide 8
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Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:20 pm to Sun God
quote:I can agree with this but most know if a kid has real problems or just a spoiled brat. The vast majority are just spoiled brats.
I fully believe more kids should be whipped. I’ve whipped my son before. It was effective on him. Now the threat of taking away a toy or activity works much better.
These things aren’t effective for every child though, especially one who might be on the spectrum.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:22 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
quote:what it sounds like to me as well.
Sounds like a severe lack of testosterone in OPs house. The kid has more of it than the dad does.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:23 pm to DiamondDog
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We love our son but my wife and I realize nothing with this child is easy. I don't think he is autistic. He's very smart- not in that parent blind to reality way.
As the father of a very bright autistic child, I can tell you these are not mutually exclusive.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:24 pm to TT9
The fricking dad is saying he’s essentially scared of a “big 45 lb kid.”
You just have to laugh when OP can’t figure out why their kid is the alpha male.
You just have to laugh when OP can’t figure out why their kid is the alpha male.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:25 pm to rustupid
Not sure why your post got so many downvotes, except for the linen closet part. Rewards for good behavior and time out for bad are recommended even by the most “woke” experts. I would have time out be in an actual room, preferably without toys, not a closet. And the part about being consistent with punishments and not giving them in anger.
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Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:25 pm to DiamondDog
I have a similar situation. However, mines does not like getting the BTA since he experienced it. He knows it follows high pitched orders and he’ll start to back down. It’s tough to not whip him at times. But he’s the youngest of my 3 so he gets away with a lot of shite
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:26 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
Hell George, the kids are the parents these days, it blows my fricking mind.
No balls, no spine.
No balls, no spine.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:27 pm to DiamondDog
quote:Jesus my 6 yr old is smaller than this
He must be close to 4' tall about 45 lbs. He's a tank.
Best of luck, I have no tips or pointers other than continue trying. Parenting is hard, especially with the toddler stage. You will eventually make it through this phase in life
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:27 pm to TT9
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I can agree with this but most know if a kid has real problems or just a spoiled brat. The vast majority are just spoiled brats.
Did we just…agree?
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:28 pm to Rick9Plus
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Not sure why your post got so many downvotes, except for the linen closet part.
Not sure why Dahmer is so hated, except for all the murder
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:28 pm to DiamondDog
Smack his butt with a belt. He'll straighten up
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:29 pm to DiamondDog
Sorry, mate
I think your child is on the spectrum. Ignore the imbeciles telling to you keep doing what isn’t working
I think your child is on the spectrum. Ignore the imbeciles telling to you keep doing what isn’t working
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:29 pm to Sun God
damn right we did. It blows my mind how "parenting" is these days. Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:29 pm to DiamondDog
Your family is a pack.
You have a junior member testing the leadership of the pack.
You have a junior member testing the leadership of the pack.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:30 pm to Sun God
Also, the fact that a girl 1 year younger is easier doesn’t necessarily mean the boy is on the spectrum. Boys are harder at that age. Not seeing the boy or how the parents handle him, nobody can know if he’s got a legit problem or not. One thing i will say is that if you give in to a tantrum even once, it basically trains the kid to throw tantrums.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:30 pm to DiamondDog
Never seen a kid touch a hot stove twice.
Seriously, whip his arse, but if you don't think that is the answer.. Take away something he likes when he acts up? If he doesn't want to have his favorite toy taken away he will learn that he has to behave.
Seriously, whip his arse, but if you don't think that is the answer.. Take away something he likes when he acts up? If he doesn't want to have his favorite toy taken away he will learn that he has to behave.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:34 pm to DiamondDog
Everyone is an expert on child raising. All I am saying is talk to your pediatrician. Start there. It’s ok to ask for help. They can help lead you in the right direction. I paid out of pocket for my now adult son to go to speech therapy for about 6 years early in his life. You already tested early steps. That’s a good idea. Nothing wrong with getting more input from experts in child psychology.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:34 pm to Epic Cajun
As I said earlier, mine thankfully have been easy so far.
I approach it just like training a dog. Ultra consistent, stern when needed, rewarding when deserved, and make sure he's exhausted by the end of the day. Its extremely rare that he needs a spanking from me and when he gets one it's laughably gentle but it hurts his feelings big time.
The main problem my wife has is idle threats, counting to 3, trying to explain stuff to him like he's a college kid, same stuff I see young parents doing a lot. Kids are very simple little gizmos, and women have a tough time understanding how a boys brain works.
If I were OP, I'd be making up physical jobs for the kid. Wear him out, every day. He's got to learn who the boss is. Go a little nuclear. Throw away a toy he likes when he won't listen. Bed time is X time, and do not deviate. Head on pillow lights off in room. Come out of room, toy in garbage. Up at X time, breakfast at X time, play outside HARD as often as possible. Run his little arse out of gas, and he'll sleep.
I approach it just like training a dog. Ultra consistent, stern when needed, rewarding when deserved, and make sure he's exhausted by the end of the day. Its extremely rare that he needs a spanking from me and when he gets one it's laughably gentle but it hurts his feelings big time.
The main problem my wife has is idle threats, counting to 3, trying to explain stuff to him like he's a college kid, same stuff I see young parents doing a lot. Kids are very simple little gizmos, and women have a tough time understanding how a boys brain works.
If I were OP, I'd be making up physical jobs for the kid. Wear him out, every day. He's got to learn who the boss is. Go a little nuclear. Throw away a toy he likes when he won't listen. Bed time is X time, and do not deviate. Head on pillow lights off in room. Come out of room, toy in garbage. Up at X time, breakfast at X time, play outside HARD as often as possible. Run his little arse out of gas, and he'll sleep.
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