Parenting our 11-Year-Old Son
Father and son: Forgiveness & Reconciliation during the worship service @ PPC last Sunday Over the weekend, David showed rudeness while waiting for dinner. He would always like to drink pumpkin juice and munch on pumpkin chips (both homemade by Kunthy sister-in-law) whenever he comes home from playing outside. He seemed unpleased when he realized they were all gone, and Aunt Kunthy only made the chili-flavored ones. He wasn't happy about it and complained with pouting lips. Dad overheard it and talked to him about this not-so-good behavior. He reminded our son to be grateful and thankful instead of grumbling about it. We suggested he wait for dinner, but he still keeps on complaining that he is tired and hungry from playing. He actually has some leftover rice from lunch (it has been a practice at home not to waste any food, so any leftovers could be reheated and eaten for snacks/mealtime). He also didn't like it. He went on bargaining with Dad. Our son has slight autism, an...