Why does my child say he hates his life?

There are two reasons that children say things like “I’d rather be dead.” Far more often than not, such a despairing comment is made by a child who is feeling angry, sad, and/or disappointed in the moment. In this example, Charlie likely feels sad, angry, and disappointed. In this moment, he may even hate his life.

Why does my child put himself down?

When your child puts himself down, your first instinct may be to blurt out something positive. Kids often blame themselves for circumstances that are mostly out of their power—whether it’s being the first in the class to hit puberty or the only one who stutters.

Why does my younger brother bother me all the time?

Think about how he must be feeling. It can be hard to be a younger brother. He probably thinks you are cool and wants to be with you, but isn’t mature enough to play the kind of games you like or hang out with you like your friends do. He might be starting fights or bothering you because he wants attention.

Why does my brother seem so annoying to me?

If your brother has this diagnosis it might be harder for him to sit still and focus on tasks. He may seem annoying to you because he has a lot of energy and wants to talk or move around a lot. Try doing active things together like going for a jog or bike ride, or throwing a ball in the back yard.

How do you deal with a difficult younger brother?

Try to schedule regular time together to play, go to the park, or just color pictures together. Get your siblings to play together. If you have multiple younger siblings, set them up to play a game with each other. That way, they will be preoccupied with each other instead of you.

What should I do when my brother is fighting with Me?

If you and your brother have been fighting a lot lately, or if he has been doing things that annoy you, you should have a conversation with him to let him know how you feel. Make sure that you don’t make him cry. Try not to talk down to him in a bossy way, or tell him what to do.