6 year old Grandson

[cateyes1]

He keeps biting and spitting at my daughter (his Mom) does anyone know how to stop this behavior and know why he even does it? he is in counseling but they really dont know why he's doing it either 

[debidoo]

Wow got no idea on this one but I imagine it is unnerving to his mom.  Is there anything like a game system or something he loves that she can withhold unless he stops?

[cateyes1]

Wow got no idea on this one but I imagine it is unnerving to his mom.  Is there anything like a game system or something he loes that she can withhold unless he stops?

Deb she said that she has taken things away from him but it doesn't phase him one bit. Yesterday she told me she was crying and sleeping most of the day

[gwilson31]

Hope you find out before he gets much older.  I can imagine this is very stressful for his mom.  Maybe there is something missing in his diet or a medical condition.   Good Luck.

[Nancy5]

I hate to say this, but there is definitely something wrong with him.  I spent over 29 years in a school for social!y and emotionally disturbed children. I would first get him to a family doctor to see if he's physically ok, then make an appointment asap with a child psychologist or psychiatrist.  A psychiatrist can put him on meds if needed.  It's bad enough that he is doing those things now, but if you don't find the cause it will only escalate as he ages and the bigger and stronger he gets the harder it will be to control him.  Good luck.

[cateyes1]

I hate to say this, but there is definitely something wrong with him.  I spent over 29 years in a school for social!y and emotionally disturbed children. I would first get him to a family doctor to see if he's physically ok, then make an appointment asap with a child psychologist or psychiatrist.  A psychiatrist can put him on meds if needed.  It's bad enough that he is doing those things now, but if you don't find the cause it will only escalate as he ages and the bigger and stronger he gets the harder it will be to control him.  Good luck.

Nancy his counselor said that he doesnt need Meds, and he does great in school, the teacher said that is is smart and well behaved. Its just at home he acts out but I do agree that something is going on with him

[Nancy5]

I hate to say this, but there is definitely something wrong with him.  I spent over 29 years in a school for social!y and emotionally disturbed children. I would first get him to a family doctor to see if he's physically ok, then make an appointment asap with a child psychologist or psychiatrist.  A psychiatrist can put him on meds if needed.  It's bad enough that he is doing those things now, but if you don't find the cause it will only escalate as he ages and the bigger and stronger he gets the harder it will be to control him.  Good luck.

Nancy his counselor said that he doesnt need Meds, and he does great in school, the teacher said that is is smart and well behaved. Its just at home he acts out but I do agree that something is going on with him

You said a counselor, I have I ask what type of counselor?  We have counselors at our school, but they are NOT doctors.  I don't mean to scare you, but if you don't find the problem now it will only get worse  Many of our kids did great in school, smart as all get out, but the behaviour was another thing.  Seriously I wish you and your daughter the best of luck

[heypeg]

Hopefully you grandson gets the help he needs, for his sake and his mother's

[cateyes1]

I hate to say this, but there is definitely something wrong with him.  I spent over 29 years in a school for social!y and emotionally disturbed children. I would first get him to a family doctor to see if he's physically ok, then make an appointment asap with a child psychologist or psychiatrist.  A psychiatrist can put him on meds if needed.  It's bad enough that he is doing those things now, but if you don't find the cause it will only escalate as he ages and the bigger and stronger he gets the harder it will be to control him.  Good luck.

Nancy his counselor said that he doesnt need Meds, and he does great in school, the teacher said that is is smart and well behaved. Its just at home he acts out but I do agree that something is going on with him

You said a counselor, I have I ask what type of counselor?  We have counselors at our school, but they are NOT doctors.  I don't mean to scare you, but if you don't find the problem now it will only get worse  Many of our kids did great in school, smart as all get out, but the behaviour was another thing.  Seriously I wish you and your daughter the best of luck

Thank you Nancy. I'm not sure if it's a counselor from school or what. But that's the thing, his teacher says that he is so polite in school and gets along good with the other kids. I am wondering if maybe he could be getting bullied by someone and he takes it out at home???

[nickylanena]

I hate to say this, but there is definitely something wrong with him.  I spent over 29 years in a school for social!y and emotionally disturbed children. I would first get him to a family doctor to see if he's physically ok, then make an appointment asap with a child psychologist or psychiatrist.  A psychiatrist can put him on meds if needed.  It's bad enough that he is doing those things now, but if you don't find the cause it will only escalate as he ages and the bigger and stronger he gets the harder it will be to control him.  Good luck.

Nancy his counselor said that he doesnt need Meds, and he does great in school, the teacher said that is is smart and well behaved. Its just at home he acts out but I do agree that something is going on with him

That's so sad! I was going to suggest him seeing a counselor or psychologist.

[mardukblood2009]

Maybe that is the problem, you keep butting him in counseling for everything. That is pretty sad putting a 6 year old in counseling for that, I mean, it is truly sick.

[cateyes1]

Maybe that is the problem, you keep butting him in counseling for everything. That is pretty sad putting a 6 year old in counseling for that, I mean, it is truly sick.

Mark what are you talking about? it's not JUST for that. what would YOU do? he needs to talk to someone. You dont know the whole story grrrrrrrrr

[Nancy5]

I'm not sure what state you live in, but the company I work in has facilities in different states.  We have tons
of different programs from outpatient to residential to psychiatry hospital.  I honestly hope you  can get him help.
Your daughter really has her hands full and I feel bad for her

[cateyes1]

I'm not sure what state you live in, but the company I work in has facilities in different states.  We have tons
of different programs from outpatient to residential to psychiatry hospital.  I honestly hope you  can get him help.
Your daughter really has her hands full and I feel bad for her

Nancy she lives in Maine. Thank you so much, and yes, her hands are full for sure

[debidoo]

I am so sad your daughter is going through this -  if there is one thing that I have learned in 66 years is that children can come the closest to breaking your heart.  And the person who gave such a negative response about the counseling should put up or shut up wow I see they had nothing constructive to suggest.Thank you FC for the ignore function.