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[quote=Anonymous]This problem has gone on too long and seems to be getting worse with age, despite trying all the things. DS is 10 and despite the crux of this post, is seen by teachers are pleasant, friendly, athletic, and social. Grades are great and he has no problem transitioning off screens/tech. Never shown signs of anxiety or perfectionism.

The problem? Any perceived slight, anything not going his exact way per his standard, etc results in [i]hours[/i] of pouting and disengagement. It comes across rude, bratty, and spoiled…and as he gets older, other boys leave him in the dust. What can I do to help him?

He refused to participate on the field trip I attended because he didn’t like the way I greeted him “hello.” He wouldn’t participate at his best friend’s birthday party because I didn’t care enough when he mentioned, in passing, that his ankle hurt (which I addressed). He sulked and gave grandma the silent treatment because she brought him to a park that he didn’t like, he did the same at a family event because he “didn’t like the breakfast” that was served earlier in the day. I have a million stories like this, in which he reveals his reason hours after the event.

The goal post for his “standards” continues to widen, as he’ll name some minor little reason and he truly doesn’t see his behavior as problematic. We don’t give in, we don’t coddle. He’s independent and never been a clinger, but I listen and validate when needed. The sulking reasons seem to always circle back to me (“mom didn’t give me enough money to buy the snacks I wanted,” so he won’t speak to the family for the rest of the day).

Help us stop this.

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