my "spirited" DS

[littlelara]

I have no advice, but I wish you well; it must be so hard day to day for you
Hugs

[teachmum]

Wow it sounds like he's a real handful. I know how hard it is when your child just can't be good and do what you ask. My DD wasn't quite as extreme as your son but she did whatever she could to be a pita. Basically she wanted attention,more than the usual amount.

You just need to be really clear and calm. Set the rules and stick by the consequences. Make it clear that it is his behaviour that you don't like not him. Try to catch him being good (so hard sometimes I know).

I would also seek assistance rom some professionals just in case there are some underlying issues that may be causing his behaviour, the school should be able to give you advice about this. Work with the teacher to find a good drop off routine. Kids love to know what is going to happen. Don't worry about leaving the teacher with him, that's their job and they don't mind. Lots of kids do this.

Lastly don't beat yourself up. it is hard to have a child with challenging behaviour but from my experience if you can set the boundaries at this age then it makes it a little easier when they become teenagers! My daughter can still make our lives interesting but I can take comfort in the fact that one day she will have her own little cherub to deal with