Or am I the only one who has a 7 year old who is stubborn and defiant?
He used to be this easy going kids who did what I asked, but lately he fights me on everything!
Homework is a chore with him.. He hates it. He is even to the point where he " accidentally" leaves his homework folder at school.
This morning I hit my breaking point.. He didn't want to get out of bed. I picked out nice clothes for him for picture day today, which he knew about. He finally got up but wearing different clothes than I picked out, short and some ugly play shirt. He did end up changing though into nice shorts and a nice shirt eventually because he knew I was pissed. We ended up leaving the house in a hurry, he didn't get to finish breakfast, brush is hear or brush his teeth. Grrrr!
My kids have rules on school days.
Come home
have a snack
Homework
Play until 7 pm ( unless there is ballet or Soccer)
shower
bed at 8pm
Not to much to ask right? Then why is that such a chore!
This is how it goes:
Come home
snack
Fight to do homework
( yesterday it took Ethan 3 hours to do his homework when it should only take him 15-20 min)
Shower ( that's another fight, so It rarely happens)
Bed ( they do go to bed when asked, the problem is they stay up until 10 pm)
Today I put my foot down. I'm taking everything they like away! Everything! They have to earn
their stuff back. I'm disconnecting all the TVs, and leaving them with nothing but reading books and coloring books. They can't play outside for awhile with their friends. The only time they will be allowed to play outside is when we go to the pool as a family, which we do almost every day.
I have to do this.. I am so tired of being disrespected by all my kids.. I have spoiled them way to much and they are turning into brats. Granite yes, there are good days.. don't get me wrong. But it's days like today that make me want to scream.. God forbid I take something away, or they get in trouble, thats when shit hits the fan. They break stuff, they say they hate me, and scream..
I'm tired of walking on egg shells for these kids..
I'm tired of walking on egg shells for these kids..
I want my Ethan back
Is anyone else dealing with this? Will it blow over soon?
I am having the same issues with Isaiah. In the two weeks since school has started he has gotten two referrals because he either left his work at school or refused to do it. After the second one I took away his Wii his T.V. privileges and he was sent to bed early every night for the remainder of the week. This week he has improved so much. He is doing all of his math and Reading, AND turning them in. So I feel you on that one, but it is different for every child.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard.. Ethan is really good in school and VERY respectful.. I think he is just burnt out when he gets home.. I used to let him play for awhile then do his homework but it was still a pain to get home to do it.. He just does not like homework. It's not like this every day, but most days. He's very smart... Just lazy :)
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