Frustrated - need to vent!

[Kerrie]

DS is driving me nuts. He is 6 (birthday was in April) and he's been so hard lately. He is mean, purposely tries to aggravate his sisters, hurts them to get his way (this morning, 3.5 yo DD would not let him see something so he stepped on her foot). Earlier he would not stop bothering his sisters and when I asked him what he should do when someone asks him to stop he said 'keep doing what I was doing'. He is generally a good, sweet kid but he is driving me nuts! I'm at a loss on what to do. Is this normal behavior? I'm an only child so sibling dynamics are over my head! Thoughts, BTDT?

[newmainer]

I hear you, sister. My dd is turning 6 on Saturday and she is doing similar things. She totally lashes out and hits her brother, instigates conflict, etc... I lost my temper at her this morning, which makes me feel terrible

You are not alone!

[Kerrie]

Thanks! I guess at least it's good to know that he's not abnormal!

[swiesz]

we have the same thing here ds #1 is 6 (in april also) and he is often beating on or teasing ds#2 (4 in april)for usually no reason. he has a little more patience with ds #3 (1 in april) but i feel like i have to police him almost always.
age 4 feels like it was easier than 6 and i thought it was supposed to get easier (ha ha ha)