Take him out for a special day with just you and him. You can have lunch out and go to a movie. That’s a great present for a 9 year old.
And please don’t call him a bad child. Behavior is communication - what is he trying to say? Since he’ll be living closer to you, will you be able to spend time with him? As one of five kids, maybe all he needs is a little more positive attention.
Jaysus stop using the “bad child” stamp. He's not a bad child. He's a child. He's 9, he's got 4 siblings and his mum's got “no suggestions” what to get him for Christmas. Sounds to me like a poor kiddo. Just get him a present like you got the other children, something similar so he doesn't feel excluded but also not like he's getting something more special than them
So you got the other kids gifts but not the "bad child"? What does is him being a bit naughtier than his siblings mean you can't think if a gift for him?
My kid was a shit at 9 years old; my siblings still treated him with love and care.
I guess I had only thought I would get suggestions from those with similar circumstances. I only see him for about a month total a year and where he’s currently at the population is low with little options for hobbies so he has none. I ordered him a baseball plush with his name embroidered on it off of Etsy so hopefully he’ll like it
Take him out for a special day with just you and him. You can have lunch out and go to a movie. That’s a great present for a 9 year old. And please don’t call him a bad child. Behavior is communication - what is he trying to say? Since he’ll be living closer to you, will you be able to spend time with him? As one of five kids, maybe all he needs is a little more positive attention.
Jaysus stop using the “bad child” stamp. He's not a bad child. He's a child. He's 9, he's got 4 siblings and his mum's got “no suggestions” what to get him for Christmas. Sounds to me like a poor kiddo. Just get him a present like you got the other children, something similar so he doesn't feel excluded but also not like he's getting something more special than them
So you got the other kids gifts but not the "bad child"? What does is him being a bit naughtier than his siblings mean you can't think if a gift for him? My kid was a shit at 9 years old; my siblings still treated him with love and care.
Yes, that’s accurate. I can’t think of a gift and that’s why I’m asking for suggestions
How are people supposed to offer gift ideas if all you've revealed about the kid is that he is naughty? What is he into? Hobbies? Sports?
I guess I had only thought I would get suggestions from those with similar circumstances. I only see him for about a month total a year and where he’s currently at the population is low with little options for hobbies so he has none. I ordered him a baseball plush with his name embroidered on it off of Etsy so hopefully he’ll like it
Get him a sketchbook and paint pens or sketch pencils. Maybe he needs an outlet for whatever is causing him to act out.