Thanks for the hugs and stories.
Right now DS6 is taking piano lessons and starts his yearly winter bowling league tomorrow. He will also play baseball again this spring and soccer in the fall (both sports he realy enjoys). DS6 did take karate at his pre-school last year and really didn't love it or hate it. It wasn't something he has asked to repeat.
We have been threatening and actually taking away video games and TV when he has made poor behavior choices. It doesn't seem to have the desired effect since the behaviors still occur even with the punishment in place. He also tries to find loopholes in his punishments and tries to manipulate us during his punishment (like watching his sister play video games isn't breaking the no video game rule...). He figures he can at least get our attention and occupy his time by arguing with DH and I.
I can't believe we are having so many difficulties at age 6. I can't imagine what the next few years will bring. I also don't like the example he is setting for my two younger children (ages 2 and 4).
