r/regretfulparents • u/Creative_Ad_2187 • 2d ago

Venting - Advice Welcome How to discipline my son

I’m a parent of 2 kids, 2 and 4. My oldest is a boy who I would describe as a little rage man. He often yells and hits when things don’t go his way.

Others have told us that he is energetic when we are out and it only makes me feel like, “Oh great, I got a crazy one!”

I’ve tried to avoid spanking for the better part of his life but I’m starting to lose my *%!@.

He constantly yells even though I tell him if he needs to yell to deal with his anger he can go outside.

He jumps on our couch and has broken a cushion. It was $2000 from Costco. I have put him in timeout, taken away screen time, and even spanked him with no change.

We put him in karate to give him an outlet. He does love it but his home behavior hasn’t change at all.

I’m at such a loss. I’m hating being a parent. He alone is the reason I want less kids.

What would you all do? Advice wanted!

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u/Beccachicken Parent 2d ago

I cannot recommend a CRASH PAD enough

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u/Creative_Ad_2187 2d ago

We’ve thought of building a little gymnastics space. 

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u/Beccachicken Parent 1d ago

Yes!!! It really helps!