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[quote=Anonymous]Oh my OP.

Don't go to this extreme.

Parenting a four year old can be challenging.  All of the behaviors you describe sound withing the range of normal misbehavior.

What sounds extreme is how you are handling it. Based one your post, consistency seems to be lacking in your parenting.

Take the toys out of the car and put them in the basement or garage. Let him earn them back.

Work on parenting skills.

Feed him more protein. (He might be acting out because he is getting ready to hit a growth spurt and needs more fuel...he is probably hungry).  No more waffles and syrup for a kid who is acting up. That kind of meal is only going to make things worse. Feed him food like eggs, cheese, meat, milk.  When he starts getting a little wild or crabby, feed him a hearty snack.

Run him around outside as much as humanly possible. Boys need to run at this age, and then run around some more. I have three sons. Trust me on this one.

Take a time out yourself. Don't fight him over stupid shit. That only sets up a power battle that you cannot win.

Be calm and consistent. Get a sitter or parenting class if you must.

What you are doing will not work. Get a reset before you do something you will end up regreting.[/quote]

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