J has been having more and more tantrums. Openly violent tantrums. We don't know quite what we're supposed to do about it.
Last night, J threw a handful of rocks at me, just before he started punching and kicking me.
Tonight, J punched H several times.
I love my son. But I do not like this behaviour. We can't come up with a suitable punishment for him - nothing we try works. These are just the highlights of the past couple of days. J has done more than just those things ... but I can't get into all of it here. I wish he'd stop. But he won't.
Currently, J is asleep in his bed. N is half asleep in his swing. H is out with a friend. And I am trying not to cry. I'm not sure if I'm saddened by J's behaviour, or if I'm just angry. I'm definitely angry, though.
I need chocolate. Chocolate and ice cream. Deep fried. With whipped cream and sprinkles. And vodka. Lots and lots of vodka.
Anger management for kids is so hard. My little sister used to bite (she also bit her dentist, but that i can understand...) but she did eventually realise that there were better ways of dealing with situations.
ReplyDeleteI hope J realises the same soon!