I had high hopes for the reward system...I really did. We didn't make it through the first evening without Older Boy giving a ton of direction to Younger Boy and when Younger Boy wouldn't do what he asked he got aggressive.

The boys had to be separated for the night. Younger Boy slept on the couch in the basement and Older Boy in their room.

Older Boy thinks it is unfair, but I explained that if you are the aggressor you have to stay in your room. He was threatening to punch walls, but he didn't. He screamed about how he isn't aggressive or violent and should get a point for the day.

He sobbed when he realized he wasn't getting a point and he was aggressive.

Every night lately with him has been a roller coaster. I'm not sure what to do with it.

Prayers for a peaceful bedtime tomorrow night. It is exhausting to everyone to have bedtime be so emotionally charged.