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I am not sure what I would do about it. Maybe wait a while then try to talk to him about how his behavior was pretty bad. I think his parents need to be talking to him. Personally, I think he needs to be taught how to give things, so that he knows what it is like to not be thanked. Some people might say that it is just all the Christmas expectations, etc. but I think he is just a bit spoiled perhaps. That gift card could have been wrapped in a huge box, then it would have been a big present. It almost sounds like he runs the show. My son's future step daughters received Kindles from their other grandparents, so we got them chargers that will let them charge it at home or in a car. I do not know if there are accessories for Nooks or not. I can sympathize with how hurt you are feeling right now.

Is this the usual with him or could he have been tired? I think your son acted appropriately. Being a grandma you really don't wantto allianate him totally but maybe act alittle hurt by his actions and see if he responds. My grandson will take pity on me and apologize. He gets overly tired and acted like that sometimes. Happy New year!

I guess nothing, you got your forced apology can;t take back what was done. Your son punished him so nothing else is left to be done I guess.

I think it's too late to do anything that will make him change his ways. He has not been taught anything so far. He hasn't been taught how to behave, he has no manners, he has no self control, he is rude and disrespectful and inconsiderate. This is how kids are when they haven't been taught by the parents. The kids are allowed to do what they want without any direction or lessons. Kids need their parents to teach them about Christmas too. I predict this kid will just get worse and soon he will be uncontrollable. Such a shame.

I think your son handled it well. If I had done that my rear end would have been "whooped". I understand parents don't seem to do that nowadays. And I'm not saying it's necessary. And maybe boys are naturally more "feisty"? But boy would I have been in trouble. I'm glad you got an apology though. You're a sweet grandmother.

If this kid's meant to be "Man of the house" while his Daddy is overseas,He'd need to snap out of this spoiled brat act,and fast.. Would this be a New thing,like He's "Acting Up" while Daddy's gone,or not? He needs to learn some respect for his Parents,Grandparents and those around him,and figure out that old proverb of "Never look a gift horse in the Mouth"...

I am sure that dad took care of him when they got out of there. I cannot believe he would act that way. You never know what to expect out of kids, they are so unpredictable. It was very disrespectful of him and I would make it known that you do not put up being treated that way from anyone, and especially a child.

It happen to all kids. What you can do is to pretend that you are busy and his tantrum will be reduced. The more you show concern the more he become uncontrollable. Just let go.

Taking away his electronics was a good start, but it sounds like he needs to have them taken away for a while...

Some of the things that you've written reminds me of my childhood and the way I acted. I was spoiled and a little too much. I think I'd thrown a fit one year or two for not getting as much as I had expected. I believe I did it once on my dad's side of the family because they never knew what to get me. As kids we don't understand money and what things cost, or how many other people need to be bought for. We think of ourselves. I babysit my niece and nephew a lot. I see them fight, and I see them do and say things I do now, and things I did as a kid. I see it in them and I feel sad. I try to correct it, I get mad way too easily, I see them get mad way too easily. My niece and nephew know tae kwon do. When they get angry they sometimes hit each other. Mostly my niece hitting her brother. The other day I don't know why, it just popped into my head. My nephew accidentally hit my niece while doing something, I forget what it was but it was a pure accident I saw it myself. My niece hits my nephew, even though I believe my nephew had already apologized. They are brother and sister by the way. I told my niece NO she is not to do that, it was an accident and he was sorry. I took her to the bathroom, got her some toilet paper and a wet wash cloth, let her wipe her nose and then I took her back to the kitchen where we had been standing. I asked for her hand and she gave it to me, I lightly tapped, not enough to really hurt her, but enough to shock her. I asked her if she knew why I did that. She said no and so I told her. I said you do not hit people it is not nice. If you are here and your brother hits you, you come to me. If you are at school and someone hits you, you go to the teacher. They are both strong (my niece and nephew). I kind of worry that if a boy or girl hits her at school, she'll use her tae kwon do on them. I've told them many times tae kwon do is to be practiced, but not on each other. It is a defense. I have to tell them that tae kwon do will not always save them and that they can't expect to always win. Certain situations call for certain and different reactions. Of course I say it in a simpler manner, but wow i'm just rambling here aren't I. I think that your grand son has had to have a lot of weight on his shoulders when his father left, he had come into a roll and acted a certain way. Now that his dad is back things are different and he's not sure what to think or how to act. He wants to continue acting how he did before his dad came back, and he tries but doesn't get very far. He's confused. A long talk to him about it may help, but his parents need to talk to him. Perhaps counseling, even just school counseling. He needs an outlet and understanding on what is different and why it is different.

Oh Lakota...I hate to hear he acted that way on Christmas. I would be mad as a hornet! I hope that they talked to him about the way he acted and I also hope that they didn't give his toys back. I remember one year when one of mine acted spoiled I walked right in their room and carried the TV, stereo, and their laptop out. She didn't get it back for two weeks. She appreciated the one piece at a time she got when she got it too. We didn't have any incidences like that anymore and her little sister learned from seeing it. I stored her stuff in the basement until I she acted with some respect and decency.

I can't imagine if someday my son would grow up like this. I always pray that he would be obedient and have morality upon growing up. As parent, I'm more hurt everytime I see my son not doing good. Doing bad stuff to other kids at his early stage in life was so uneasy to me. He was 4 now and as much as possible I wanted him to be a good and responsible man someday. It would be my great achievement if I can nurture him well. Well, maybe in your case you need to talk to his parents first coz we don't know why his behavior is unacceptable. Maybe he has problem or something went wrong in his life. If his parents have a problem too with regard to his son's behavior then that's the time that maybe you need help from professional. Just a penny of thought.

Your grandson seems to be quite spoilt and not able to be satisfied with that which he has despite it not being anything to be upset with. He sees something better and compares that to what he has now and isn't satisfied. This is the wrong way to go about and I dont mean to lecture but his parents should teach him to be satisfied and seeing the good things he has. Also, hitting your granddaughter is very mean, he needs to be taught to respect ladies. Otherwise he'll grow up thinking its ok and it's not.

That's unconscionable. The boy needs to experience some changes FAST and they need to start at home. Maybe if he experienced a little of going without all the fun he would learn about thankfulness. If it were me, I wouldn't have given it to him in the first place. Of course, that's easy for me to say when I don't have to do it. But that can't be allowed.

I think this spoiled brat does need to be restricted. It sounds like taking away his "toys" might be one way of making him reconsider his behavior.