Leave him alone, don't call him to dinner, wait until he comes out and asks for it. He has to ask nicely.
I get a feeling that you are seeking his affection too much, while it should be the opposite. Once you start to genuinely not worry about his affection, it will start coming back.

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. I'd like to close this thread NOW. I didn't write to have people trade insults. If you have PMS, take Midol.

But you're above it all. Noted.

Since you are the expert, please share how OP should handle this. OP was asking how others handled it or help her brainstorm options on what might work best for her child and family. Please share your great expertise. I'm sorry you are having a bad day but no need to take it out on the rest of us.

I'm 13:38. I'm not an expert, and never said I was. I was reading through the responses because we have a similar situation with our child, and I was commenting on OP's snark, above. She says didn't write to have people trade insults - then she insulted people. Huh?

Please, I am waiting for your expert advice. I took OP as being frustrated, as we all get at times, not snarky. You attacked several of us and proclaimed we were all wrong in our suggestions. They may not work for you and your child, but for us they do. You acted like no one else could have any opinions and you are the expert, so we will trust your expertise and wait to see how you suggest handling it. Some of it is typical age appropriate behavior.

13:38 again. I'm not sure why you aren't grasping this, but I didn't give any "expert" advice, or any advice, or insult anyone. 13:38 was my first comment on this thread, because I was puzzled why OP is insulting people after telling them to not insult each other. In any event, peace. Good luck with your children, I mean that sincerely.

New PP. You obviously have a lot of free time on your hands. Get a hobby.

Anonymous wrote:He's 5 yrs old and I doubt he's purposely being rude to you and wants to hurt your feelings. If I were you, I would go see him when you get home, give him a huge hug and kiss and tell him how glad you are to see him and how much you missed him during the day.

Later, like maybe when you are putting him to bed, explain to him that that is the proper way to greet someone you love rather than saying "Oh".

Good luck!

I agree. Sometimes, w/ my kiddo, behaviors just start and then they develop into a habit.

I think it could be solved w/ a mixture of 1) explanation (how you love him, how he loves you, how we need to show that we care about each other, etc) 2) good relationship building (an activity that he enjoys that you could do w/ him and bond over, just the two of you) and 3) practice (exactly what you expect from him and praise (and maybe some little rewards) for doing what is expected in a fun, loving way.)

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I'd like to close this thread NOW. I didn't write to have people trade insults. If you have PMS, take Midol.

But you're above it all. Noted.

Since you are the expert, please share how OP should handle this. OP was asking how others handled it or help her brainstorm options on what might work best for her child and family. Please share your great expertise. I'm sorry you are having a bad day but no need to take it out on the rest of us.

I'm 13:38. I'm not an expert, and never said I was. I was reading through the responses because we have a similar situation with our child, and I was commenting on OP's snark, above. She says didn't write to have people trade insults - then she insulted people. Huh?

Please, I am waiting for your expert advice. I took OP as being frustrated, as we all get at times, not snarky. You attacked several of us and proclaimed we were all wrong in our suggestions. They may not work for you and your child, but for us they do. You acted like no one else could have any opinions and you are the expert, so we will trust your expertise and wait to see how you suggest handling it. Some of it is typical age appropriate behavior.

13:38 again. I'm not sure why you aren't grasping this, but I didn't give any "expert" advice, or any advice, or insult anyone. 13:38 was my first comment on this thread, because I was puzzled why OP is insulting people after telling them to not insult each other. In any event, peace. Good luck with your children, I mean that sincerely.

16:46. It's a phase. He's testing you. I have a 7 yr old with ASD and most of the time when he's acting ornery, like on vacation recently he declared he was a "stray kid" who didn't have any parents - he just wants reassurance that his parents will stand by him, no matter what. Oye...

16:46 again. I'm a NP. Please don't attack me.

He's 5 yrs old and I doubt he's purposely being rude to you and wants to hurt your feelings. If I were you, I would go see him when you get home, give him a huge hug and kiss and tell him how glad you are to see him and how much you missed him during the day.

Later, like maybe when you are putting him to bed, explain to him that that is the proper way to greet someone you love rather than saying "Oh".

Good luck!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I'd like to close this thread NOW. I didn't write to have people trade insults. If you have PMS, take Midol.

But you're above it all. Noted.

Since you are the expert, please share how OP should handle this. OP was asking how others handled it or help her brainstorm options on what might work best for her child and family. Please share your great expertise. I'm sorry you are having a bad day but no need to take it out on the rest of us.

I'm 13:38. I'm not an expert, and never said I was. I was reading through the responses because we have a similar situation with our child, and I was commenting on OP's snark, above. She says didn't write to have people trade insults - then she insulted people. Huh?

Please, I am waiting for your expert advice. I took OP as being frustrated, as we all get at times, not snarky. You attacked several of us and proclaimed we were all wrong in our suggestions. They may not work for you and your child, but for us they do. You acted like no one else could have any opinions and you are the expert, so we will trust your expertise and wait to see how you suggest handling it. Some of it is typical age appropriate behavior.