I am out of ideas. Going to reach out to the vast experience and knowledge of INGO.
My 5 year old tends to “shoot” mom, dad, and/or grandma when he gets mad. Points his finger like a gun and goes ‘pew’.
This has been going on quite a while. Last Christmas we gave him nerf guns do he could start w the rules early. Those he loses when he aims those at a person. Basically (here is hoping I don’t jinx things) that problem has stopped.
But the finger thing; I am at a loss. Consequences only upset him - they are NOT rescinded.
I took him him to the range and showed him what happens to water jugs when they are shot. And he has seen the deer I have shot.
I am at a loss. I hate to imagine the possible consequences if he does it at school. Frankly I am tired of it at home. I would love to start introducing BB guns but this behavior has me hesitant.
What, oh great INGO, does your experience say?
Thankyou.
My 5 year old tends to “shoot” mom, dad, and/or grandma when he gets mad. Points his finger like a gun and goes ‘pew’.
This has been going on quite a while. Last Christmas we gave him nerf guns do he could start w the rules early. Those he loses when he aims those at a person. Basically (here is hoping I don’t jinx things) that problem has stopped.
But the finger thing; I am at a loss. Consequences only upset him - they are NOT rescinded.
I took him him to the range and showed him what happens to water jugs when they are shot. And he has seen the deer I have shot.
I am at a loss. I hate to imagine the possible consequences if he does it at school. Frankly I am tired of it at home. I would love to start introducing BB guns but this behavior has me hesitant.
What, oh great INGO, does your experience say?
Thankyou.