If your child has ever slapped you? What would you do if they ever did? How about a serious attempt to hurt their siblings? How should you react? Dr. Leman answers these tough questions today in this episode.
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Question #1 Shannon:
I am worried about my 8 year old step-child who has attempted to seriously physically hurt the younger kids, and even has been caught molesting the others. Doctors and his other mother feel that he is okay and too young to do anything. What would you do, Dr. Leman, if he was your step-son?”
Dr. Leman’s Answer:
Force the blow-out!
Take him back, very unceremoniously, to his mom. Leave him with her to deal with.
He does NOT belong at your house.
You need to protect your other kids.
This one boy is demanding all the attention and hurting the whole family in the process!
Question #2 Gurmit:
My 11 year old son has crossed the line and slapped me in the face because he would rather just stay in the house playing computer games rather than going out for a walk and ice cream. What should I do now?
Dr. Leman’s Answer:
Mom, you need to exercise your authority. This will not be the last time that this kind of behavior happens.
It is time to make an issue of this physical attack.
Make a record of it with the juvenile authorities.
Don’t let it slip this first time in order to protect yourself and demonstrate your authority.
In other words, nip it in the bud before it is too late.