31 October 2018
We had another good bonfire, this time with fireworks.
Ben has been struggling overnight since he has gone back to school.
Last night I lost my temper with him as I have a suspicion that this is all for attention. I think this is the only way forward now as he got himself into a tantrum for no good reason other than not getting his own way.
no running
no shouting
no jumping
no lieing
no licking your lips
no noise at night
no being naughty
Shortly after having a shower I asked dear child, "do you remember your tantrum in the night?", "Yes" he says with a smirk, "Why did you do that?", I "because I wanted attention" he says. "I had to shout and tell you off, do you remember that too?", "Yes" he replies, still smirking, "Is that what you want?" I ask. "Yes." he replies, "I’ll just go straight to telling you off as it will save time then and you can go straight back to bed and be quiet".
This seems to have struck a chord with him.