Guest guest Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 Blair, My son was very much the same. He was really bad I too felt embarrassed many times I just couldn't believe that it was my kid doing those things. In a meeting at the school I was asked how I disciplined him at home they made it sound like he was a threat to himself and to society. I was really offended by that question,if it was up to them he would have been on drugs (no thank you). I called the school psychologist he told me that in his opinion it was more like frustration due to lack of communication than behaviour. is now 9 and behaviour problems or what ever they were have pretty much disappeared. I don't really know why it just kind of happenned. He is a much happier guy at school and at home. I would suggest that you watch 's diet very carefully, does he get enough sleep, does he find it difficult to fall asleep when put to bed, was he trying to say something wasn't understood, keep track of when his behaviour is at its worse. You might want to speak to his doctor about your observations he/she may have some good suggestions too. Mom to 9 severe-profound, Shelby 11 hearing My son is 6 years old and sometimes his behavior is awful! He never listens, he likes to tease, and he is always fighting with our family. When we are out in public, he is embarrassing the way he acts. People actually think he has a mental disability. Meanwhile, he is very bright and well spoken. Does anyone else have this problem? It is very frustating. Blair (mother of Kaitlin, age 7, hearing and , age 6, severe hearing loss). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2003 Report Share Posted March 15, 2003 Blair, I am brand new to the list, but I have those problems with my 5 year old daughter . I get soo embarassed but I try to remember that she is probably frustrated. Its hard to remember when people are looking at us like there is something terribly wrong with her. I have noticed she also spends alot of time in what we call " lauren land " . Vickie (caiti 11 hearing, hearing impaired 5, maddie hearing 4) > My son is 6 years old and sometimes his > behavior is awful! He never listens, he likes to > tease, and he is always fighting with our family. When > we are out in public, he is embarrassing the way he > acts. People actually think he has a mental > disability. Meanwhile, he is very bright and well > spoken. Does anyone else have this problem? It is very > frustating. > > Blair > (mother of Kaitlin, age 7, hearing and , age 6, > severe hearing loss). > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2003 Report Share Posted March 15, 2003 The only advise I could give is don't be too hard on yourself about your kids behaviors. Ask yourself, " If this were someone else's child, would I look at it differently? " They are only that age for a day, so try to enjoy it because if you don't, you will wish it back. I think you are wise to just keep him/her away from those social situations that cause him stress. That way you won't have to gripe at him for his behavior, and you won't have to be embarrassed. Also, it's much easier to criticize someone else's childs behavior, especially if yours has grown past that stage. Don't worry, there will be many more things to worry about in the future. Just try to enjoy them. Tish entioned discipline techniques, I am pretty strict, but every time we do a > group activity I'm mortified because I feel that every person around me > thinks I'm a terrible parent or worse, thinks badly about him. I feel like > observers think if I was really disciplined with my son, he would be much > calmer out in public. But the truth is that in group situations everything > we've ever stressed about behavior flies out the window. How to tell other > people how well-behaved he is at home or in a quiet spot? It's gotten so I > just don't sign him up for things. Birthday parties are a nightmare and I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2003 Report Share Posted March 16, 2003 Thanks for the wise advice Tish. I do try to calm myself but sometimes it's harder than others. Since we uprooted our whole life and came to Massachusetts things *have* been getting better, both for my son and for myself. We're taking baby steps but at least it's forward progress! Take care, Daphne Re: Behavior Problems The only advise I could give is don't be too hard on yourself about your kids behaviors. Ask yourself, " If this were someone else's child, would I look at it differently? " They are only that age for a day, so try to enjoy it because if you don't, you will wish it back. I think you are wise to just keep him/her away from those social situations that cause him stress. That way you won't have to gripe at him for his behavior, and you won't have to be embarrassed. Also, it's much easier to criticize someone else's childs behavior, especially if yours has grown past that stage. Don't worry, there will be many more things to worry about in the future. Just try to enjoy them. Tish entioned discipline techniques, I am pretty strict, but every time we do a > group activity I'm mortified because I feel that every person around me > thinks I'm a terrible parent or worse, thinks badly about him. I feel like > observers think if I was really disciplined with my son, he would be much > calmer out in public. But the truth is that in group situations everything > we've ever stressed about behavior flies out the window. How to tell other > people how well-behaved he is at home or in a quiet spot? It's gotten so I > just don't sign him up for things. Birthday parties are a nightmare and I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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