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Argumentantive 5 year olds and what to do...

young but wise's picture

So my SS5 has definately hit the phase where everything out of his mouth is either argumentative, rude, or disrespectful. You can't talk to him, or anyone else in the room for that matter, without him piping in with something rude or defiant. I love the boy to death but I refuse to be treated that way. Last night he was horrible towards me. Then five minutes later turns around and asks me for something, to do something, or if he can have a treat or play video games. Starting right then and there, I refuse to get him anything, do anything for him, or let him have anything but meals. I am not going to bend over backwards for someone who treats me so poorly. How do I get through to him? I don't want this to last any longer then it has to. Is there another way to go about it?

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misSTEP's picture

It might sink in more coming from his dad rather than you.

Is his mother in his life? Sometimes they coach the kids to be mean to the SM.

myspoonistoobig's picture

If SS5 is addressing me in a way I find disrespectful, I ignore him until he changes his tune.