Sheqoo, explain him the consequences of his action through stories. For eg. you know what happened to this kid named so and so who was doing exactly like you...... Exaggerate the consequences.
You may also give him some positive examples of good leaders/scientist or else even charcters from 'seasame street' - whatever takes his fancy. This will develop some positive reinforcement in character and you will feel less drained. In extreme cases you may have to punish him physically. After all you are his mother and have his best interest in your heart and let him know this in explicit words. Above all keep repeating that you love him and don't want to punish him as HE IS NOT BAD but his ACTIONS/BEHAVIOUR is BAD.
I find 'ummjake's' sticker suggestion very effective. In my school we use it to discipline unruly children.
Sheqoo, explain him the consequences of his action through stories. For eg. you know what happened to this kid named so and so who was doing exactly like you...... Exaggerate the consequences.
You may also give him some positive examples of good leaders/scientist or else even charcters from 'seasame street' - whatever takes his fancy. This will develop some positive reinforcement in character and you will feel less drained. In extreme cases you may have to punish him physically. After all you are his mother and have his best interest in your heart and let him know this in explicit words. Above all keep repeating that you love him and don't want to punish him as HE IS NOT BAD but his ACTIONS/BEHAVIOUR is BAD.
I find 'ummjake's' sticker suggestion very effective. In my school we use it to discipline unruly children.