D.B.
Hi K. the advise is good only one thing that I learned years ago from a book that I bought about parenting. Never never never, tell a child he is being a good boy or bad boy. I hear parents say If you are a good boy you will get a,b or c. Or don't be a bad boy etc. The assumption should always be that he is always good, but he makes bad choices. So when he does something that is unacceptable , tell him that you have a problem with his behavior and that you know that he can make a better choice. That puts the power in his hands. If he is still struggling with the choice give him 2 choices and let him pick. Guided empowerment. I have 4 kids and it has worked consistently for the last 16 years. I just wish I could find that book to tell you the title. Good luck. D.