Overly sensitive/crying

[LisaP]

Hello all
I'm at my wits end in helping my 6 y/o son with his crying issures. He seems to have very little  self confidence and gives up easily. He's always been very sensitive and would cry when things didn't go his way. He still crying often when he can't do something or things are hard for him to do. I promise I do not berate or  discipline him when he can't do things correctly, so I just don't know what to do. I've just started a rewards chart, so hopefully that will help. My 4 y/o daughter seems to have all the confidence, and crys very little. I'm concerned my son will be teased and bullied in school. any any advice would be appreciated!

lisaP

[newhope]

it must be painful to watch your son have these melt downs.  My youngest daughter became easily frustrated and angry when she experienced things that you describe.  Possibly you could give him some easy things that  you know he can do and as he masters these increase the level of difficulty.  Give him immediate rewards for his accomplishments.  Reward him even if he is not successful but at least makes an honest attempt.  Your daughter could be a role model for him if you use her as tool not to compare but by him observing her.