THis isn't homeopathic advice....
But one thing I would suggest you do, is IF you know he did something, or even have strong suspicions....don't bother trying to extract a confession from him before you discipline. He will lie about it, then if he gets away with it...the lying is reinforced. IT is rewarded. Also, its a reward for him to see you really upset over what he does. EVen if you punish him and he sees you really upset....he'll take the punishment just for the reward of the show of your emotions.
My boyfreind's kid lies like a rug...and keeps doing it, because the parents keep HOPING that he's going to tell them the truth....and so he gets away with it time after time. Now it's second nature. Open mouth....lie.
Now my son, who's 16 has ADD and ODD falls into similar behaviors (except the lying thank goodness....from the start I'd made it a habit that if he told me the truth about something...he might still receive a punishment but nothing like he'd receive if he lied. THAT would get double!....for the lie AND the deed. I guess I did ONE thing right) These are tough behaviors to deal with, so while I give you advice....I know how difficult it is to put into practice consistantly.That is one big reason I am seeking homeopathic treatment my self. Wish you the best.

Zmyst

[This message has been edited by Zmyst (edited 06 August 2000).]