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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Kid is almost 6. Usually pretty well behaved. Started being so argumentative, disrespectful, doesn't listen, talks back, etc. Tips?? Ignore? We've tried giving positive attention when he's good/cooperative, punishing different ways, talking about it when he's calm, etcetera. Driving us nuts. [/quote]

Didn't read the thread, so apologize if someone already said this.

Ignore it, and it will pass. Just pay attention to the good behavior. If you get angry and pay attention to the bad behavior, you WILL increase it. That's how it works at this age. As long as your child is not being destructive or doing anything dangerous, just ignore all the irritating behavior. Redirecting can sometimes help. Don't confront or it will get worse.

As far as ignoring requests, what worked for us was logical consequences. "Please put away your bicycle" became "Put away your bicycle or I will take it away, and you won't see it until next week." I had to act on this, but I only did it once. The bicycle and other toys got put away because DD didn't like it when they disappeared.

At age 6, if your child won't put on her shoes, for example, then you put them on. There's no way around that. Just do it calmly.

Stay strong, and don't get angry. Super hard to do. Walk away if you have to, but don't give in, or you will give your child power.

Best of luck, OP. It will pass. Kids test limits, and your child is testing your parenting skills.

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