So I divorced my wife, and see my ex-stepson every 2 weeks for about 5 hours. It's more of a big brother thing than a dad thing.
Around me, he's great. Around others he's great. But my ex called to talk to me yesterday and told me he's been really difficult with her. He'll refuse to do as told, try to manipulate her by saying "you don't love me", lie and lie some more...etc etc.
I'm not there, so I don't see this - like I said...around me he's great and does everything I ask him. So...for those of you who have had 6 year olds...is this phase normal?
I'm wondering if he's just showing the signs of having lost his dad and family?
Any thoughts?
Around me, he's great. Around others he's great. But my ex called to talk to me yesterday and told me he's been really difficult with her. He'll refuse to do as told, try to manipulate her by saying "you don't love me", lie and lie some more...etc etc.
I'm not there, so I don't see this - like I said...around me he's great and does everything I ask him. So...for those of you who have had 6 year olds...is this phase normal?
I'm wondering if he's just showing the signs of having lost his dad and family?
Any thoughts?