jojo_2012
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My son will be 12 in 2 weeks he has mild autistic spectrum disorder (they say aspergers but not severe) we've always had problems with him carelessly and sometimes intentionally hurting my 2yr old toddler (kicking footballs at him in the garden, barging past him etc) and that doesn't seem to have changed. We have had little advice on the situation to be honest.
This week he really upset me. I've been finding random short scratches in the kitchen wallpaper for a while but put it down to the toddler whacking it with a broom. But this week there was about 100 of them as well as 4 big slices through the work top. I was confused as he'll he'd never be within reach of a sharp object. I then went into my knife holder which is kept at my head height and all my knives have been ruined (see pic)
It's clear to me my older son has done this. He denied it (he is a liar and will even deny things I've seen with my own eyes). I finally got an apology out of him after a few days but didn't press for a reason why I was just glad he'd admitted it.
He doesn't have toys (doesn't use them) and I don't allow a tv in his room. I'm now thinking the only suitable punishment is to not allow him any birthday presents. Is this too harsh? Anyone have any better ideas?
This week he really upset me. I've been finding random short scratches in the kitchen wallpaper for a while but put it down to the toddler whacking it with a broom. But this week there was about 100 of them as well as 4 big slices through the work top. I was confused as he'll he'd never be within reach of a sharp object. I then went into my knife holder which is kept at my head height and all my knives have been ruined (see pic)
It's clear to me my older son has done this. He denied it (he is a liar and will even deny things I've seen with my own eyes). I finally got an apology out of him after a few days but didn't press for a reason why I was just glad he'd admitted it.
He doesn't have toys (doesn't use them) and I don't allow a tv in his room. I'm now thinking the only suitable punishment is to not allow him any birthday presents. Is this too harsh? Anyone have any better ideas?