Today we took AE to the gun range so he could shoot his .22 caliber rifle. He had been begging all weekend, and I finally gave in. Since he had been behaving well since we got back from our trip, I figured it would be a good reward for him.
While we were at the range, everything actually went smoothly. He followed instructions and did not cause any problems. We stayed for about an hour, and he did not even complain when it was time to leave.
As soon as we got home, though, things changed. It felt like once he had gotten what he wanted, he no longer felt the need to behave. He went right back to being disrespectful to everyone in the house and ignoring the rules we have set. He argued about nearly everything AJ or I asked him to do.
I am taking this as another lesson learned with him. I told him that since he cannot handle it, I will not be taking him to the gun range anymore. If AJ wants him to go, she can take him to the indoor range instead.
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