"He has a problem with authority figures."
Ahhh! His new swimming instructor told me that yesterday.
My sweet little boy is becoming quite challenging, to say the least.
We had been successfully following the principles in Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tripp for almost a year. What's the deal now? John has developed 'buns of steel'. Wooden spoons do not phase him.
Now, he loses Lego or K'nex time and sits in his room for 15 or more minutes to reflect on how his actions were not pleasing to mom.
What are his offenses? His biggest flaw is choosing to not obey immediately. And, yes, he does hear me. He gets so engrossed in his Lego projects that he doesn't come up for air.
He also likes to talk his way into getting his way, which is probably what the swimming instructor was referring to.
I get soooo frustrated with his endless challenges! Am I expecting too much for a 5 year old?
2 comments:
i just wanted to tell you about a book that has been helping me to deal with my very stubborn 4 year old daughter, whos life is always more important than what i am saying. it is called making children mind without losing yours, written by Dr. Kevin Leman. i have really enjoyed this book because it bring a religious side to raising your children.
Thanks! I need to get that book! It has been mentioned more than once!
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