Following directions is the nemesis of Younger Boy. 

Sometimes he starts off well and gets right up to do things and becomes distracted.  Often times the distraction is stomping or dancing or laying on the couch.  Sometimes he starts to do it whatever the direction is and then does the exact opposite.

Last night I told him he could watch one cartoon on Netflix while I was making dinner.  He didn't have any homework and was all caught up.  I told him that after the one cartoon was over he needed to turn off the TV.  Our floor plan is really open.  I could hear the cartoon end.  I heard the next one start.  I asked what he was doing.  He said that the directions I gave him were confusing.  What?  How is "turn off the TV when this episode is done" confusing?  He had even repeated it back to me.  I asked him to explain it to me.  He then said he was actually just "getting ready" for the next time I let him watch.  Nope.  Try again.  He ended up going in his room and slamming his door, because I am stupid and don't want him to do anything.

He ended up apologizing after sitting in his room angry for ONE HOUR.  I asked him if he thought he got too angry for the situation.  He said yes and that he doesn't know why it happens.

Prayers for anger management and following directions.