HELP ME PLEASE! My 5 year old wont stop crying. (punish, divorce, baby)
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I am at my witts end. My 5 year old has tantrums that last for hours. She says she wishes I wasnt her mother, she doesnt like me, etc. I try and ignore it but that doesnt work. She is violent toward her sister... my baby and I am afraid something is going on. She also just does destructive things like ruin furniture dvds etc when im not looking. She is also using very sexual actions like cuddling with boys, talking about sex etc. Im afraid of what this means. Any help would be appreciated.
I am at my witts end. My 5 year old has tantrums that last for hours. She says she wishes I wasnt her mother, she doesnt like me, etc. I try and ignore it but that doesnt work. She is violent toward her sister... my baby and I am afraid something is going on. She also just does destructive things like ruin furniture dvds etc when im not looking. She is also using very sexual actions like cuddling with boys, talking about sex etc. Im afraid of what this means. Any help would be appreciated.
Give her structure. Be firm. Ignoring her (without consequences for unacceptable behavior) is not the answer.
If she acts up, time-out (no video games/TV/music/phone....only books). She has to stay there until she calms down. Don't cave. Do not give her what she wants if she hasn't earned it with good behavior.
If the behavior doesn't improve you might think about seeing a clinician or licensed counselor, or better yet, start with your pastor and/or children's minister if you are a church-going person.
Good grief! You're afraid of what this means?!?!? If a 5 year old is acting out sexually, they are beingmolested. Do not leave her alone with ANYBODY and get her some professional help immediately. Have her examined by her pediatrician and then get started with a therapist. Then find out who is molesting her and have them arrested. I don't care if it's your husband or your boyfriend or your sister. Press charges and have them arrested.
Your daughter is exhibiting a lot of the signs of sexual abuse. Her anger toward you may be rooted in her belief that you are not protecting her from it. This site has a lot of information that may help.
Assuming this is not a deeper issue such as molestation or involving a divorce, I would not spare the rod. Firm spanking on the butt cures many problems.
I say this as an expert having raised 9 kids (all biological).
Please don't punish your child just because she is having emotional problems. The responses advising you to get her some help are right on... get her checked out by your doctor and a psychiatrist. NOW.
Last edited by JoanD'Arc; 08-17-2013 at 09:27 AM..
Your daughter is exhibiting a lot of the signs of sexual abuse. Her anger toward you may be rooted in her belief that you are not protecting her from it. This site has a lot of information that may help.
Good grief! You're afraid of what this means?!?!? If a 5 year old is acting out sexually, they are beingmolested. Do not leave her alone with ANYBODY and get her some professional help immediately. Have her examined by her pediatrician and then get started with a therapist. Then find out who is molesting her and have them arrested. I don't care if it's your husband or your boyfriend or your sister. Press charges and have them arrested.
Well assuming this is a true story, I would say take her to a doctor right away.
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