My 5 yr old has an attitude

[mrodier]

Hi,
Just wondering if anyone out there, has trouble with their 5 yr old boy? My son is 5 and a half, and he has such an attitude. It drives me insane. I ask him to do something and he either sticks his tongue out at me or makes a really annoying noise. While other people think its funny, he does this to me all day. Its so irritating. I love him dearly, but dont know what to do. Anyone have any advice?

[WorkingAtHome]

I have used a reward board. Simple and cheap - just stickers. They get to put stickers on the board whether or not they took the initiative to clean up their room or help clear the table or if they were reminded, BUT do not get rewarded if it takes more than one time. After 10 stickers, they get lunch at McDonalds, after 20 they get lunch with you at school -- you come up with ideas that motivate him.

I believe there are certain things that kids need to help with around the house. I am not a huge believer in allowance, but it does work for some.

It is hard - keep you head up.

[Audrey]

Hi,
Just wondering if anyone out there, has trouble with their 5 yr old boy? My son is 5 and a half, and he has such an attitude. It drives me insane. I ask him to do something and he either sticks his tongue out at me or makes a really annoying noise. While other people think its funny, he does this to me all day. Its so irritating. I love him dearly, but dont know what to do. Anyone have any advice?

What are the consequences when he sticks his tongue out at you?

I can understand how outsiders can think it's funny, but I also know he's not showing you the respect you deserve as his mom.

[Ravish30]

Sounds like typical 5 year old behavior to me.

[Lori]

I've noticed with my kids that if other people laugh or seem to approve of inappropriate behavior - it perpetuates it. I'd talk with other adults in his life and ask them to intervene if they see it and let your child know that they do not approve and that he should treat his mother with respect.

Kids often listen more readily from adults other than their parents.

[Jayde]

Well never forget punishment as a deterrent to bad behaviour. At a young age kids don't realize why they should behave in a certain way, so the easiest and most effective way is to show them that acting in a certain way will have consequences.

The usual things like perhaps temporarily taking away a toy or restricting video game / tv watching time until they complete said chore.

[Audrey]

As they get older, taking away an iPod can have wonderful consequences.

[Twinkletoes]

If that isn't corrected right away, your son will continue to act this way and it will be harder to change as he gets older.
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[Dianne]

In the adult world we would be shunned if we did that. You have to know within yourself that you deserve better. Let him know how his behavior make you feel. Say something like, "When you stick your tongue out at me and make ugly sounds I feel..." Really come from your heart. You will be surprised to find out that he really does care. Then you can talk to him about it.
Dianne:heart: