PurestBoy:
I have 2 boys, Kevin and Alvin, 4 and 1yr old respectively, both were on 6-month exclusive breastfeeding, Had Cow&Gate2 baby formula, Kevin is just too active, he doesn't doesn't even walk at home, he runs even when I take him out (cos he doesn't even play in the compound), he can't stay in a place for 2 minutes except he's watching his favorite cartoon channel GoTv 60, no matter how you beat him he doesn't cry for more than few seconds, he learns too much that he even corrects me his father but the problem is he's too active (I don't want to use the word stubborn). His 11+ mths younger brother is already following his footsteps, their mother shouts and beats Kevin every minute for jumping around in the house like monkey. He even engages in fight with me whenever I want to watch my favorite channels except I beat him thoroughly, he wouldn't allow anyone touch anything that is his. Their mother is fed up and losing weight and she's afraid his Alvin is already acting likewise. I don't know what to do because you can't leave Kevin alone in the house without closed monitoring for a minute else something bad and injurious might happen. All my life, I've never see a kid like my boy, I need advise on what to do, it was worse when he was younger. I don't like beating him like his Mom does but won't have peace at home due to excessive shouting and scolding except he's asleep. Anyone with ideas on how to curtail this?

First thing off all, stop beating him for christ sake! Else you are going to raise an hell of a rogue. If he's hyper active then there is the solution.hes your beloved son, then spend quality time with him, put him into sport let him start sport early, it's has happened before it could happen again, once he starts burning all the energy he will naturally calm down! Who knows you might have a boy in your hands that will win more Olympic gold than all these losers we have. Lol. But the first thing is to start seeing his situation has a blessing, stop beating the boy don't destroy his moral, who knows you may kill so much more in him

Enrol your child in a fencing club. Fencing as a sport is more than physical combat. There are lots to be enjoyed and learnt by your child. Channel your child's energy rightly. If interested, send me a pm.

PurestBoy:
I have 2 boys, Kevin and Alvin, 4 and 1yr old respectively, both were on 6-month exclusive breastfeeding, Had Cow&Gate2 baby formula, Kevin is just too active, he doesn't doesn't even walk at home, he runs even when I take him out (cos he doesn't even play in the compound), he can't stay in a place for 2 minutes except he's watching his favorite cartoon channel GoTv 60, no matter how you beat him he doesn't cry for more than few seconds, he learns too much that he even corrects me his father but the problem is he's too active (I don't want to use the word stubborn). His 11+ mths younger brother is already following his footsteps, their mother shouts and beats Kevin every minute for jumping around in the house like monkey. He even engages in fight with me whenever I want to watch my favorite channels except I beat him thoroughly, he wouldn't allow anyone touch anything that is his. Their mother is fed up and losing weight and she's afraid his Alvin is already acting likewise. I don't know what to do because you can't leave Kevin alone in the house without closed monitoring for a minute else something bad and injurious might happen. All my life, I've never see a kid like my boy, I need advise on what to do, it was worse when he was younger. I don't like beating him like his Mom does but won't have peace at home due to excessive shouting and scolding except he's asleep. Anyone with ideas on how to curtail this?

You need to stop beating him, it could make him more stubborn...
My parents were once in your shoes, I was worse while growing up... We have this neighbor with 3 children, if you see what they turned their mother into, but thankfully, the first born is overcoming that stage now. Continue to monitor him, correct him and handle him like a man... Don't stress his mother too much cos only men can handle children like him...

FRoosevelt:
Hello. I would like to ask if you know where i can get Adderall here in Nigeria please. Thanks.

the psychiatric ward of any hospital, preferably a government hospital



The doctor as to ascertain u don't have any heart problems




Cause aderall kills immediately, if the recipient of the drug has a heart defect or history of heart related issues



And because of the dosage as well, cos if use more than d prescribed dosage, it's effect may be counteractive

PurestBoy:
I have 2 boys, Kevin and Alvin, 4 and 1yr old respectively, both were on 6-month exclusive breastfeeding, Had Cow&Gate2 baby formula, Kevin is just too active, he doesn't doesn't even walk at home, he runs even when I take him out (cos he doesn't even play in the compound), he can't stay in a place for 2 minutes except he's watching his favorite cartoon channel GoTv 60, no matter how you beat him he doesn't cry for more than few seconds, he learns too much that he even corrects me his father but the problem is he's too active (I don't want to use the word stubborn). His 11+ mths younger brother is already following his footsteps, their mother shouts and beats Kevin every minute for jumping around in the house like monkey. He even engages in fight with me whenever I want to watch my favorite channels except I beat him thoroughly, he wouldn't allow anyone touch anything that is his. Their mother is fed up and losing weight and she's afraid his Alvin is already acting likewise. I don't know what to do because you can't leave Kevin alone in the house without closed monitoring for a minute else something bad and injurious might happen. All my life, I've never see a kid like my boy, I need advise on what to do, it was worse when he was younger. I don't like beating him like his Mom does but won't have peace at home due to excessive shouting and scolding except he's asleep. Anyone with ideas on how to curtail this?

This sounds like Gregory and Sandor Clegane.

You no Sabi beat ur son. Imagine your wife is even doing it better than smh. Be the man, get a small cane and beat him till he cries, then punish for some minutes let him feel remorse. He may hate you, when you eventually free him. Later that evening talk to him nd make him realize what he is doing is bad then let him reflect on it. Also, it's possible your son is this way because of the freedom you give him to relate with other stubborn kids in the neighborhood

What are his teachers saying about him in school? If his teachers say he's disruptive and cant concentrate, you may need to take him to be assessed by a behavioutal therapist. If the teachers say he's engaging in school, when given tasks, he might just need to be engaged in something more productive at home.
Register him for a swimming lessons, piano lessons, get a teacher for him to come once a week to teach him.
Make sure he's engaged every day of the week doing something positive.

ofalu047:
From the attributes you have described so far, it is a very long shot away from clinical Hyperactivity syndrome. It is nearer however to him just acting his age.
However, all these are just surface observations based on your report. Your best bet to putting a tag on what his state is, will be to have him evaluated by a pediatrician, who is a specialist in childhood neurology.
A positive takeaway here is that your boy is intelligent.
With all you have described about him so far, l can see a boy who was like me when l was his age. Boy, l was stubborn. Lols. Would love to meet him someday.
Cheers bro.

Honestly I tell you.
He's hyperactivity is just an expression of what the brain feeds the muscle. Other factors may be responsible too like sugar content in meals and all...but after i read the part that said the boy is a lefty, I saw a different thing- avalanche of intelligence looking for expression.

Let him learn Pianoforte or The Pipe Organ from a good disciplinarian/Organist. You'll be proud of him by the time he's 7.

Obas101:
You no Sabi beat ur son. Imagine your wife is even doing it better than smh. Be the man, get a small cane and beat him till he cries, then punish for some minutes let him feel remorse. He may hate you, when you eventually free him. Later that evening talk to him nd make him realize what he is doing is bad then let him reflect on it. Also, it's possible your son is this way because of the freedom you give him to relate with other stubborn kids in the neighborhood

He doesn't even step out to compound to play because you can't leave him alone unmonitored. Even when kids come around to visit us and you allow them to play outside, he'll start running around picking objects he sees and fights them

eyinjuege:
What are his teachers saying about him in school? If his teachers say he's disruptive and cant concentrate, you may need to take him to be assessed by a behavioutal therapist. If the teachers say he's engaging in school, when given tasks, he might just need to be engaged in something more productive at home.
Register him for a swimming lessons, piano lessons, get a teacher for him to come once a week to teach him.
Make sure he's engaged every day of the week doing something positive.

Their teachers never complain, he's obedient and active in school, no negative complaints from the school so far

mytym:


Honestly I tell you.
He's hyperactivity is just an expression of what the brain feeds the muscle. Other factors may be responsible too like sugar content in meals and all...but after i read the part that said the boy is a lefty, I saw a different thing- avalanche of intelligence looking for expression.

Let him learn Pianoforte or The Pipe Organ from a good disciplinarian/Organist. You'll be proud of him by the time he's 7.

Oversabi is worrying him, he believes he knows too much and corrects elderly people when they make blunders, I feel embarrassed sometimes when he corrects my friends

pimper24:
this is nearly my son's attributes. The difference is that he's just 3. Im now more scared cos I think he would outgrow these at 4. My first, he graduated from friso Gold to Golden morn and likes it like he must take it after any meal. I was advised on this forum not to worry for he's still a child. I'm now wondering if I should stop the Golden morn thing. He has really improved I must confess (I won't deny God of his Glory) after I made it a point of prayers.

He takes Golden Morn every morning before his main meal from when he was 1yr old

oshunloye:
I understand how you feel and these signs are suggestive of Attention deficit and Hyperactivity disorder. You can bring him to our Facility at Concept one Medical Centre. Its a rehabilitation home. It has in house psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist. I believe you will give a different story after visiting. you can call me on 08161171107

Hello, i would like to ask if you prescribe Adderall in your Medical centre? Thanks.

redsun:
Did you say beat him? You don't beat a child for being active,it makes his situation, you have to grow some senses and learn how to manage him without being a typical nigerian-inherently violent. Break the circle and bring up your child interactively and sensibly without having to lash out every time he acts like a child,a child that he is,innocent.

You should probably think twice about all those indomie and sugary drinks you ply him with,if you do.

To be honest with you, beating him has not made soft because no matter how much you do, he doesn't cry for more than 5 seconds and most time he'll quickly hug you and say 'I love you " before you beat him, I'll just be weakened and free him

PurestBoy:
I have 2 boys, Kevin and Alvin, 4 and 1yr old respectively, both were on 6-month exclusive breastfeeding, Had Cow&Gate2 baby formula, Kevin is just too active, he doesn't doesn't even walk at home, he runs even when I take him out (cos he doesn't even play in the compound), he can't stay in a place for 2 minutes except he's watching his favorite cartoon channel GoTv 60, no matter how you beat him he doesn't cry for more than few seconds, he learns too much that he even corrects me his father but the problem is he's too active (I don't want to use the word stubborn). His 11+ mths younger brother is already following his footsteps, their mother shouts and beats Kevin every minute for jumping around in the house like monkey. He even engages in fight with me whenever I want to watch my favorite channels except I beat him thoroughly, he wouldn't allow anyone touch anything that is his. Their mother is fed up and losing weight and she's afraid his Alvin is already acting likewise. I don't know what to do because you can't leave Kevin alone in the house without closed monitoring for a minute else something bad and injurious might happen. All my life, I've never see a kid like my boy, I need advise on what to do, it was worse when he was younger. I don't like beating him like his Mom does but won't have peace at home due to excessive shouting and scolding except he's asleep. Anyone with ideas on how to curtail this?

Your son is an intelligent southpaw. Take advantage of the excess energy and channel it well before the boy forms habits that aren't so presentable and before his spirit is conquered and becomes defeated at heart making him to be disinterested in anything.

You know from law of conservation of energy, it can neither be destroyed nor created...But can be transformed from a particular form to another... Convert Your son's energy into useful wits.

PurestBoy:


Oversabi is worrying him, he believes he knows too much and corrects elderly people when they make blunders, I feel embarrassed sometimes when he corrects my friends

I believe his I.Q is top-notch. Don't be embarrassed, talk to his teacher too... Our culture have a way of killing expressionism in kids. An elderly person is not right because they're old. You can ask the teacher to correct him among his peers when he's wrong. Ask him(son) how he feels when the teacher corrected him in the presence of his peers...His response could help you tailor your next move.

Genius kids tend to be bored, spontaneous and restless if subjected to mental activities thats below their intelligence.

Follow all the medical advices folks have given here, see a clinical psychologist and watch him.

onatisi:

this must be a joke .
so you are not happy that your boy doesnt cause you unnecessary medical bills

I'm grateful to God for that I must confess, he has only fallen sick twice since his birth

PurestBoy:


Their teachers never complain, he's obedient and active in school, no negative complaints from the school so far

He needs to be kept busy at home, positively busy. Get a lesson teacher for him, (i know he's still young, but he really needs to channel all that energy into something positive), help him pick up skills like swimming, tennis.
It will cost you money and time sha, but it will still benefit your child at the end of the day.
If you have parks around you, take him to the park once or twice a week to run around. Maybe he will develop a love for sports.

eyinjuege:


He needs to be kept busy at home, positively busy. Get a lesson teacher for him, (i know he's still young, but he really needs to channel all that energy into something positive), help him pick up skills like swimming, tennis.
It will cost you money and time sha, but it will still benefit your child at the end of the day.
If you have parks around you, take him to the park once or twice a week to run around. Maybe he will develop a love for sports.

Actually I wish to get him a private lesson but paying his tuition is a huge task and doesn't even pay as at when due, we hardly spend together sef cos man has to go out go hustle. Most times when I drop him at school, he would have slept by the time I return and the cycle goes like that.

Ahmeduana:

Is there any problem when a child tiptoe? Because my eight months old baby girl is showing sign of hyperactive-ness and whenever she stand and hold the edge of my six sitters she will be running from one edge of the sitter on her toes.

When she has started walking more firmly, like when she is a year and still walking on tip toes then you can buy firm ankle boots. It makes them uncomfortable on tip toes and encourages them to put their full feet down.

Tellemall:


ADHD.

Get him to see a psychologist who will prescribe meds.

This is the first time a Nigerian is coming out with this. Hopefully others in the same predicament will learn from you.

Do psychologists in Nigeria have the power to prescribe medications?

I think it has a lot to do with his age..i ve a 4 year old son too and he is EXACTLY what you just described..d consolation is he is so intelligent!so relax..it will reduce with time /age

Please help.
my daughter is gonna be 3years this June.
a lefty n super intelligent, an eloquent talker
with coherent speech,but very hyperactive
and its really burning me out.

adaksbullet:
Brought him too mine sch on Abeokuta ita oshin


He we used just 3 day on mine sch and his live we never be dsame again


U we be glad u are diddid


We are special on stubborned hyperten childrenses

I can't figure why people take this your comment seriously!

Offpoint:

I'm not a dad, but he weee to be my kid.... I'll drug 24/7... I'll only undrug when he was to eat...... sleeping pills 247

the child go become mumu now and i'm pretty sure u won't like it.

Personally i think you over-indulged the boy and he started having a feeling of entitlement

Did your child behave different in the presence of other adults/care givers/family members?

A lot of energy and not enough physical or mental stimulation for a child so endowed.

Are they being taught anything without the beating? Do you take them to places where they can run safely?

PurestBoy:
I have 2 boys, Kevin and Alvin, 4 and 1yr old respectively, both were on 6-month exclusive breastfeeding, Had Cow&Gate2 baby formula, Kevin is just too active, he doesn't doesn't even walk at home, he runs even when I take him out (cos he doesn't even play in the compound), he can't stay in a place for 2 minutes except he's watching his favorite cartoon channel GoTv 60, no matter how you beat him he doesn't cry for more than few seconds, he learns too much that he even corrects me his father but the problem is he's too active (I don't want to use the word stubborn). His 11+ mths younger brother is already following his footsteps, their mother shouts and beats Kevin every minute for jumping around in the house like monkey. He even engages in fight with me whenever I want to watch my favorite channels except I beat him thoroughly, he wouldn't allow anyone touch anything that is his. Their mother is fed up and losing weight and she's afraid his Alvin is already acting likewise. I don't know what to do because you can't leave Kevin alone in the house without closed monitoring for a minute else something bad and injurious might happen. All my life, I've never see a kid like my boy, I need advise on what to do, it was worse when he was younger. I don't like beating him like his Mom does but won't have peace at home due to excessive shouting and scolding except he's asleep. Anyone with ideas on how to curtail this?

desirel:
Did your child behave different in the presence of other adults/care givers/family members?

He behaves same way, everyone knows him, he will be noticed within few minutes wherever he goes. Can't count how many times we beat him in a day.

ahnie:
Please help.
my daughter is gonna be 3years this June.
a lefty n super intelligent, an eloquent talker
with coherent speech,but very hyperactive
and its really burning me out.

Same as my son, lefty and super intelligent, reads perfectly now. Problem is he's too hyper active, his mom beats him too many times in a meeting and scold me whenever I try to stop her from beating him

ritzyrita:
I think it has a lot to do with his age..i ve a 4 year old son too and he is EXACTLY what you just described..d consolation is he is so intelligent!so relax..it will reduce with time /age

I believe that too now that he has an active brother and now has the job of a guide to him

Obierika:
Personally i think you over-indulged the boy and he started having a feeling of entitlement

Yes, I hardly beat him and that's why he fears his mom more than he does to me and we quarrel always because she beats him too much. I might angrily injure him if I try to beat him. I only ask him to kneel down though he knows how to manipulate me like "Daddy, I love you, can I come and hug you". I'll just free him and next second, he's back doing what made me punish him in the first place