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[quote=Anonymous]No, it is not worth inventing consequences for this behavior. There will be plenty of natural consequences at school and wherever else he goes in life for not sitting still when it is expected of him. This is likely an instinct he cannot yet fully control. Give him time. Offer help and once he’s mature enough to want it he’ll take you up on your offer.

You also say his behavior embarrasses you. The fact that his ability to sit still is developing at a slower rate than that of other children is just a fact. It’s very unlikely this reflects a parenting failure. And even if you somehow caused this in your son, people are allowed parenting failures. No one can do this parenting thing perfectly. We’re all learning. For you to be embarrassed means when you see other children behaving in ways that are outside of what you consider ‘the norm’ you are judging the parents of the child and finding them lacking. Let this attitude go… it’s not helpful and means you see your child as an extension of you instead of as his own unique person. Your son is responsible for his behavior and you’re responsible for yours. I’d you’ve done nothing shameful, you shouldn’t feel shame. [/quote]

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