Dealing with overactive boys?

Question

My son is six years old. I find it dificult to deal with him sometimes as a young mother. He is very active and likes to be outdoors but doesnt always listen to me. He can read and loves books as well as animals but sometimes he gets a little too excited. I am always on him because he broke an arm while playing at the park when he was younger so I have become somewhat over protective. How do you effectively deal with children like this? Do you let them play and just be?

I dont want him to be indoors all the time and sit still I know that is impossible but I want him to understand that some things are dangerous and he needs to be careful. Although he listens I dont think he is understanding. If you have this problem what do you do? I wouldnt want my child to be labeled as having ADHD or somethng like that because I know he is not.

Answer 1

Boys are just active all around. I have three boys and believe me, there are days when I think I'm going to loose my mind.  Maybe he is gifted, you can't just assume that he has ADHD unless he's been evaluated.  What do his teachers say? Are they concerned? Can he sit through a movie? If he enjoys books then try to take him to a library or group reading sessions.  

It's pretty much normal when boys are young that they are jumping outta their skin. My grandmother use to say, "Boys are hard when they are young and girls are easy. BUT girls are hard when they get older and boys become easier."

Answer 2

YOU  are in charge...if you are outside...let's say at the local park...and he's not listening to you...you need to march him back home...sit him down and explain why you did that (respect, safety etc)...keep doing this...I know it's work on your part...but think of how difficult it'll be when he's 7,8,10 etc.

Answer 3

I would give him a set of rules like dont go out of the yare and so on, but for the most part I think it would be best if you allow them to play outside and have fun. After all boys will be boys. You might also like to try video games, I would recommend the wii due to the fact that you must move to play it.

Answer 4

kids that age are really hyperactive because they're just starting to explore the world. learning new things. as the saying goes you'll learn about life when you experience it. but it's okay to be protective just don't over done it. :)

Answer 5

my sister has 2 of these! lol

she lets them play however they want as long as it isnt dangerous,,but they do hurt themselves anyway, kids will be kids!

they have a play room where the ground and walls are bedded so that they wond hurt themselves and she put loads of toys in there

get him a punch toy they love that! lol

also huge balls or teddybears (the extra fluffy 1s) so that he can climb them or u can try karate lessons

Answer 6

Maybe you could try enrolling him in t-ball/baseball/soccer or some other sport. That way he gets to be active and outdoors, but he will also have to listen to a coach and follow set rules.