AboutDr. Jerry Martin, Jr. Expertise I will be able to answer any questions in general relation to family and children issues. Please do not ask me regards medications because I am not a medical doctor.
Experience I have experience with the children and teens in the past 20 years.
Organizations Certified Member of American Psychological Association - and a Fellow Member of International Society of Counsellors
Education/Credentials I holds BA degree in Psychology, MA degree in Social Work and Ed.D. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Awards and Honors I hold numberous awards from state and regionial agencies for excellent community service to the youth and families in the past 12 years.
Question i have a 16 year old stepson and a 3 year old son (from previous relationship).Boys do not have such a good relationship and i can understand that they have a big gap in age but the big one is hitting the small one.Father is trying to discipline him but i do not believe he is achieving to much...what to do??
Answer Hi Dora,
You need to find out why your older son is hitting on 3 years old boy. It will take both of you to sit down and have a long talk with him without making him feel defensive or angry. Quality time together is a key to healthy relationship.
For example, set up a specific time every night to have a quality time together, it could be just talking, sitting together to watch TV, play games and etc. It gives you all a chance to talk and develop healthy relationship. If he is not interested, don't worry - it will take time for him to join you.
Meantime, keep a close eye on 3 years old, maybe there is something going on between two of them.
