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[quote=Anonymous]Op, since he was an easy baby and toddler it sounds, then I think you just don't get that parenting is hard. It's a constant discussion about snacks and screen time and homework and bedtime, etc. it's not abnormal and it's not going to change.

It does sound like you give in to him too much (do you really put on his shoes for him?). If you want him to take responsibility, you have to give him responsibilities. You can't Make him put on his shoes 4 mornings a week but then do it here and there when you're too tired to argue, he does what he's capable of doing, no question.

Make screen time limits completely clear. You get 30 minutes per day during the week and 1.5 hours on the weekend (or whatever feels right to you) and then literally set a timer. Your phone, the microwave, wherever. When timer goes off, screen goes away. Any arguing for more means he loses screen time for tomorrow. And yes outside time is incredibly important.

It doesn't matter how many friends he has and that's not you to police or worry about.

He hits you? That means major consequences. Big ones. Don't be apologetic, you are the parent and he needs boundaries.[/quote]

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