I'd refer her to the bishop and see if the church can help w/ some counseling.

Apr 10, 2018
10:16:09am

IceBlueCoug All-American

I would also try to connect w/ the kid. Play catch w/ him, take him to the movie or to a ball game. Show him by example how to act.

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Looking for advice on a 5 year old that is out of control. I have a single mom friend who is at her wits end with her 5

Zilog This Guy

4/10/18 10:02am

How does she discipline him?

Ocho Cuatro

4/10/18 10:04am

Kids thrive on consistancy and routine. Seen similar things and usally those things aren't present.

Geldir

4/10/18 10:04am

Which is probably why he does well at school - he pretty much knows exactly what

cougarsnooty

4/10/18 3:15pm

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juantoad

4/11/18 8:04am

I wonder how Grandma is watching him?

Zedhead

4/10/18 10:05am

Common problem. Grandparents aren’t meant to be parents.

NWCoug

4/10/18 10:34am

Kids are affected by what goes around them quite a hit

Cougarclaw

4/10/18 10:11am

Has anyone else seen that documentary about the young elephants in

ChiCityCoug

4/10/18 10:12am

Kruger was the source of the Elephants, Pilanesburg was the spot the young males

Tokolosh

4/10/18 10:18am

Gotcha thanks for the clarification. We watched it in deacons quorum so I

ChiCityCoug

4/10/18 10:20am

Yep. One of my go to stories.

Tokolosh

4/10/18 10:21am

So I'm to assume that this clip will be shown at the newly formed HP/Elders

kotacoug

4/10/18 10:42am

I can only hope!

ChiCityCoug

4/10/18 10:43am

I'd grab popcorn and sit on the back row for the follow up discussion.

Tokolosh

4/10/18 10:45am

Especially if the new Pres is not a high priest. That would put a fun spin on

ChiCityCoug

4/10/18 10:49am

Have challenging kid at a similar age.Consistency in rules and enforcement helps

Gorum the Old

4/10/18 10:30am

I'd refer her to the bishop and see if the church can help w/ some counseling.

IceBlueCoug

4/10/18 10:16am

She needs to rent Kindergarten Cop

Twin Roots

4/10/18 10:18am

Ishe rewarded for bad behavior? Does he get treats or the phone when he throws a tantrum?

LiveCoug

4/10/18 10:23am

Have her look around for a Love & Logic parenting class. They're usually taught through local family

soupie

4/10/18 10:31am

Thanks for all the input. I'll pass this on.

Zilog

4/10/18 10:32am

Especially the part about the elephants. She need to get a male elephant.

Tokolosh

4/10/18 10:39am

Everyone needs an elephant in their room.

Zilog

4/10/18 10:41am

Ha! Well played!

ChiCityCoug

4/10/18 10:42am

This is precisely the reason why it’s best when Mom and Dad are in the Home.

Zach Morris

4/10/18 10:48am

Some children have a really hard time controlling their anger.

SouthernCoug

4/10/18 10:51am

"talking about behavior" will not get very far. Basically needs to tighten the

Thrill

4/10/18 11:02am

google tbri...recently took the parenting class and loved what it taught me.

jwf

4/10/18 11:07am

Likely school provides a stable, consistent, environment where his privileges

mosterlow

4/10/18 11:10am

NYT has an article today that describes almost exactly that

Gustav

4/10/18 11:59am

Do we actually know why he does well at school?

05COUG

4/10/18 1:47pm

Tough love! Do it with my boys all the time. Let them go without scream and

BlueForLife

4/10/18 3:54pm

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