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I have never known love for another person as i do for my children. But they can also be the largest source of frustration for me (as any other parent knows about their children)
I always wonder why there are so many pre-nantal classes, but once that baby arrives and turns into the oh so frustrating toddler, talkative preschooler, and frustrating kindergartener? Where does all the support go after they are born I wonder?
But my son, my kindergartener, is starting to ask the tough questions that I can't answer. Who am I? Where does God live? Where do we go when we die? Why are some people mean to others? What is the good choice vs. the bad choice? I hate school, why must I go? Why can't i sit in the front seat? Who am I in this world?
He is pushing me on every thought in every deed in our house. He argues at every point, just to argue. He pushes me so far in the corner, but yet I don't give up, I don't give in, but yet he pushes.
The marks on his forehead from the fights at school, he proudly wears that like a badge of honor. I in turn, run and hide. It's not something most parents are proud of anyway, but being a teacher i feel extra guilty for his behavior at school.
So, the teacher has a check point sheet, we have 2 reward sheets at home, he is meeting with the school counselor, and tomorrow he meets with the pastor. Do you think one of these people or one of these activities can change the attitude of the young man i love.
The other people in our lives, that care very deeply, have their own opinions on the behavior of my son and how we can deal with it.
Make sure you follow through...
Are you harsh enough with him?
Are you using positive reinforcement?
Are you spanking him?
Does he lose privileges?
Does he get rewards?
What punishment do you use?
What does the doctor say?
The list goes on and on and on...
It makes me want to curl up and stay in bed...but then he wraps his arms around me. Tells me he loves me. And I get back up and start the fight once again.
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Posted by jringwald on 2008-03-12 22:50:06 | Rating: | Views: 40
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I thoroughly enjoyed this blog.
Is there a bully at school picking on him?
I know it's hard dealing with kids at times---I have kids, too, and they will certainly try you.
Do you get a chance to just sit down and talk to your son ... I mean, one-on-one, just you 2?
Try to set aside time for you & your son.
I do that with my son, and we have really great mom-&-son days. He tells me how much he enjoys our time together.
Sometimes so much is going on throughout the day, that we lose touch with one another. Kids really enjoy spending "alone" time with the parents.
Does your son like sports? What is his favorite? Why not take him to a game and get him to open up a bit about what's going on in his world?
You 2 will be amazed at how much you learn about one another.
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Posted by UVRays
on 2008-03-13 12:36:31
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