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Hi-I am having an issue with my 5 y/o son and I have run out of solutions. My son Colby has been really struggling with listening. We have noticed it at home and hockey practice however now it is starting to become a problem in school as well. We received a note home today from his teacher stating he is not listening and not following class room rules, shouting out answers, talking when he shouldn't be and in her words being very disruptive. His teacher did say that academically he is doing great which is good to hear but his behavior is still an issue. We have tried taking things away such as electronics, tv time and it doesn't seem to phase him. When his father and I try to talk to him about things and why he is not following the rules the only response we get is "I don't know" We decided today that we would take all his toys and put them in the basement and told him he needed to earn them back. Also, we told him no tv or games. I know every parent says this, but I know Colby is good boy and he can absolutely do better but for whatever reason he is having a really hard time lately. Any suggestions on ANYTHING we can do to help him through this?

Written by Bre

Posted on 01/14/2014

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I'm drawing at straws here, but have you had his hearing checked? Trouble listening and shouting out answers are what is drawing me to the question.

posted by Louisville on 02/26/2014

I agree with the last post but would go much further...When Colby says "I don't know" that sounds like a real red flag to me. This sounds like something outside of his consciousness. It might be a great idea to find him a psychotherapist who specialises in children to gently discover what he cannot tell you himself.

Michael

posted by Michael on 03/29/2014

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