 | My fiance's 3 children recently moved in with us (me, him and my 3 children). One of his sons is out of control. He is 6 and acts like he's 2. He hits, says inappropriate things, breaks things and still wets the bed. He once cut his twin brother across the chest with a knife and even killed a 2 week old kitten because, as he says, "it was being mean to me!". He has given my 4 year old a bloody nose a few times and often (more than once a day) punches him in the stomach, even chokes. I can't stand his behavior and am afraid that my 4 year old is picking up on it. They play together more than with the other children and I hate it. He often breaks toys either by rough play or just takes them apart. He's went into my daughters room and smashed her lamp and decorations. Their mother was a terrible parent and often put them into abusive situations. She moved them to different cities several times a year. The boys were held back from kindergarten and have been in 4 different schools already. I know his past has taken a toll on his behavior but I can't stand it. I feel selfish wishing he weren't living with us but I really don't want my son to act like him. What can I do? I've tried time-outs, taking away his things when he breaks the other kids things, and even spankings when he hits. None of it works and I'm worried one day I will snap on him. Any ideas? Please help! (sorry I wrote so much) |
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