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Any way to help this behavior, or just ride it out?

MirandaHobbesMirandaHobbes member
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It's DS' birthday this weekend and he's been getting presents from family members for a month. This is confusing for him. When I tell him his birthday is Sunday he tells me no, it was last weekend. Plus last weekend the Easter Bunny came and brought him a whole load of loot (from my Mom and I). When he got presents from my Mom he refused to say thank-you, and when he didn't like something he'll just announce that he doesn't like it. He's been in a real punky mood towards her lately, refusing to give hugs, etc.. We've talked ad nauseum prior to the gift giving about how sometimes people give gifts to be nice and they won't give us gifts if we are not nice and thankful back to them. I took him aside several times and told him that he couldn't keep the presents if he didn't say thank you- it took about 3 hours and he finally, after constant prodding, mumbled a weak "thanks". Part of the problem is that he doesn't even care for most of the stuff- clothes and such, and he isn't into most toys, so he doesn't really care if I actually take the gifts away.

He's going to get a bunch more presents this weekend at his actual birthday party. What, if anything, can I say to him in advance to get him to act gracefully? I feel like there is something my Mom can be doing as well, like sitting him down and telling him why he shouldn't act like that, like hearing it reinforced from her would improve his behavior. Any advice?? Thanks!

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