I'm just asking out of curiousity. Since my man has been sentenced last September...my 6yr.old son has gotten more abusive. Today he beat me up downtown on the streets, kicking, punching, biting, scratching and he drew blood. He did all this because he didn't want to leave the library and I said Hello to someone, and that's when he started, grabbing and pinching me. Then he got stubborn and refused to walk with me, usually I wait til he's ready, but it was taking longer then usual. So the violent behaviours started. He has bit me before, he has punched and kicked a few times....but this time was a full blown attack. I usually ground him to his room/ I'll take his bike away from him for a week. I always tell him that he has to talk and tell me what he is feeling, so he doesn't get mad like that. He says that he will...but he doesn't.
This time I'm shaken up..I'm hurt. I have taken his toys away from him, all bagged up. He's in his room singing, that he misses his dad.
When we arrived home, I got a call from my daughters counsellor...she wanted more info...I told her about my son, as I wanted him to be seen as well...she just told me not to take it personally.
I feel crappy...and today is my birthday

I am so, so sorry to hear that this is happening to you...and on your birthday no less :(

My son's father (my ex) was very, very abusive to me. My son started exhibiting some of the same behavior. He would drive me out of my mind. The anger this kid had in him was something else...and he wasn't even 10 years old! I took him to therapist after therapist and he snowed them all into thinking there was nothing wrong with him. He made the gigantic mistake of raising his fist to me once (mind you, I said once). So I finally took him to a new primary and demanded he be put on antidepressants. He started Zoloft, and has been a completely different kid. He's 16 now, but I went through a living hell with him for years, so I know how you're feeling right now. Trust me, if one doctor won't listen to you, find one who will. No, you shouldn't take it personally, but then again, you shouldn't take it...period.

All the best to you...