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Young Son Steals
Why does my young son steal and tell damaging lies?
Parents discussed challenges in parenting, including a six-year-old's destructive behavior, and effective strategies for reducing sibling rivalry. Dr. Kanner and Dr. Kenner emphasized the importance of open and honest communication in romantic relationships, highlighting that these skills can be developed through practice and training.
Action Items
[ ] Get a therapist for your son right away, preferably a cognitive behavioral therapist. Look up therapists at the Academy of CBT website.
[ ] Educate yourself by reading the books "Before It's Too Late" by Stanton Samenow, "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk" by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazelin, and "Siblings Without Rivalry" by Faber and Mazelin. These will help you understand and address the underlying issues. (Parent) [Throughout discussion]
[ ] Be aware of creating comparisons between children and do not pit one child against the other. Do not let the children cause trouble between parents.
[ ] Consider whether you may be a permissive or controlling parent and make adjustments if needed with guidance from the recommended books.
Outline
Parenting, child behavior, and relationships.
The mother is concerned about her 6-year-old son's behavior, including lying, stealing, and making hurtful comments.
The therapist suggests getting a therapist for the son to address the underlying issues and prevent negative behaviors from becoming ingrained.
Speaker 1 recommends books on child rearing, including "Siblings Without Rivalry" and "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk."
Speaker 1 advises parents to educate themselves and not let their children pit them against each other.
Dr. Ellen Kanner discusses the importance of communication in romantic relationships, emphasizing the need for couples to express their day-to-day living preferences and household responsibilities to avoid tensions and resentments.
Dr. Kenner's book, "The Selfish Path to Romance," provides practice and communication skills for couples to learn and improve their relationship, with a focus on making oneself lovable and investing in romantic happiness.
Action Items
[ ] Get a therapist for your son right away, preferably a cognitive behavioral therapist. Look up therapists at the Academy of CBT website.
[ ] Educate yourself by reading the books "Before It's Too Late" by Stanton Samenow, "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk" by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazelin, and "Siblings Without Rivalry" by Faber and Mazelin. These will help you understand and address the underlying issues. (Parent) [Throughout discussion]
[ ] Be aware of creating comparisons between children and do not pit one child against the other. Do not let the children cause trouble between parents.
[ ] Consider whether you may be a permissive or controlling parent and make adjustments if needed with guidance from the recommended books.
Outline
Parenting, child behavior, and relationships.
The mother is concerned about her 6-year-old son's behavior, including lying, stealing, and making hurtful comments.
The therapist suggests getting a therapist for the son to address the underlying issues and prevent negative behaviors from becoming ingrained.
Speaker 1 recommends books on child rearing, including "Siblings Without Rivalry" and "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk."
Speaker 1 advises parents to educate themselves and not let their children pit them against each other.
Dr. Ellen Kanner discusses the importance of communication in romantic relationships, emphasizing the need for couples to express their day-to-day living preferences and household responsibilities to avoid tensions and resentments.
Dr. Kenner's book, "The Selfish Path to Romance," provides practice and communication skills for couples to learn and improve their relationship, with a focus on making oneself lovable and investing in romantic happiness.
