Hulk Strikes Again

I sat down with my iPad, determined to craft a lovely, inspiring blog post. But, surprise! What emerged was… a full-blown rant about everything. I mean EVERYTHING. It felt more like a therapy session than a blog. So, I decided to save my sanity—and my word count—for another day. Today, I’m back, and boy, did I need a fresh start.

Today, however, threw a different kind of challenge my way. My 6-year-old turned into the Hulk yesterday and tore up his school. Yes, tore it apart. Screaming, throwing toys, trying to escape like he was being chased by a swarm of wasps. Honestly, it was chaos I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy.

What did they do to deserve this? Did someone forget snack time? Or maybe they told him school is just for learning and not for, say, rampaging like a tiny tornado? Whatever it was, it was enough to land me in meetings today to discuss next steps. Spoiler alert: this wasn’t a one-time tantrum. Nope, it was an all-hands-on-deck emergency.

Most of the day was spent with teachers and then professionals, and now I’ve added ‘behaviour management strategist’ to my CV—at least in my own head. Not being at work today means I’m already behind, so tomorrow I’ll be playing catch-up… if I survive tonight’s bedtime.

Now, I can hear you asking, What did I do to deserve this? Honestly, my son acts like nothing happened. Like he just took a quick stroll to the corner shop, not a full-blown classroom meltdown involving tearing up the furniture, screaming his lungs out, and attempting to teleport over an 8-foot fence like Spider-Man. I half expect to see police  slogans: “Six-Year-Old Escapes School in Epic Hulk-Style Adventure.”

The stories from his teachers are mortifying. I’ve never seen a whiff of this behaviour before. Part of me wonders if they’re making it all up—should I ask for video footage? Because I think I need real proof this is happening in real life.

Here’s the truth: My son does have underlying additional needs. But even with those needs, he has no right to be disrespectful or disruptive. There’s plenty of support in place for him when he needs regulation time. I honestly think these periodic meltdowns are more about his self-confidence. He’s struggling academically and, rather than admit it, kicks off because he finds being pulled out of class into the “nest,” a sensory regulation room, easier than facing the hard parts. 

That’s all about to change 💪🏼

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