I think I am going to lose my voice.

[BgMma]

I have been yelling at my son most of the morning.

I do that because I really don't like to spank him. I don't think it's necessary for the most part.

But, the big thing for me is that he listens, sometimes....Don't get me wrong, I am not screaming at the top of my lungs (I would be deaf if I did that) but I have been doing an unusual amount of yelling.

not that anyone cares, but I haven't started a thread in a while and I was going through DT's.

Anyone have an idea that might help. His father thinks I am being too sensitive right now.

 

[J.B.]

For the almost gone voice: Warm tea and honey.
For the unusually unruly son: I have no clue. The no spankings thing is good. The best thing might be for you two to keep away from each other for a bit

 

[BgMma]

LOL, I try to keep my sanity with this boy.

I work a lot, so I don't see him as much as I like, which is upsetting. But, I try to keep my distance a bit so he doesn't get his routine too mixed up.

The evenings are best for him and me. We play a lot then.

It's the mornings that suck!! Thanks for the advice, though. I really could use a cup of hot tea, honey!!

 

[Aphrodisiac]

Maybe some "time out" or take away his Playstation until he behaves.... I don't know about this advice, since I don't have children.... Good luck.

 

[LukkyKnight]

IMHO in order to change behaviors you have to understand the causes first. If it's that you're just not a morning person and he's full of energy then it may be your own behavior which has to give - it's a tough burden to always be the adult in a relationship, but parenting seems to demand it.

 

[BgMma]

IMHO in order to change behaviors you have to understand the causes first. If it's that you're just not a morning person and he's full of energy then it may be your own behavior which has to give - it's a tough burden to always be the adult in a relationship, but parenting seems to demand it.

True!

I do hate mornings!