SRL, Thanks. That really helps me to understand and makes total sense. (the coming home from school and hitting his sister analogy happened every day when he was in school but didn't wiat for home-he would instantly attack her as soon as she would get into the vehicle which was humilating as all of the folks in the school parking lot would witness me pulling him off of her-I changed seating arrangements and that helped somewhat)
Actually, come to think of it I wish that we had more of the taking it out on inanimate objects since I am the target most of the time.
Hopefloats-Hi and welcome glad that you understand where I am coming from!
Veterans from the trenches please be patient with us as we try to understand what is going on with our difficult child. Things that may seem trivial to seasoned parents of difficult children are pretty overwhelming to us rookies! Also, we are still trying to "figure things out" so every little behavior gets magnified.
Thanks again,
Cheryl