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My 10 year old son acting out using feces!

My ten year old son put feces in his cousins tub of hairgel, and says he did it because he was bored. His mother and I are divorced and we live 100 miles apart, they are in the process of moving closer to me. His mother told me he has smeared feces on the walls, and had no excuse for doing so, although he denied adamently doing it. He is a good smart kid for the most part, fights with his younger brother constantly but always strives to please his mother and I. Is this an early sign of something to come? or does he need extra special attention? Your advice is greatly appreciated.
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Hello,
   for a 10 year old to e smearing feces is unusual, and often a sign of anger, frustration or a really unpleasant way of getting attention. This is one of those behaviors that you hope is just a phase, but I don't think one that you will wish to ignore. I would recommend you ask your pediatrician for a referral to a psychologist who can meet with you and your son to give you personalized advice. I would also recommend you have your ex consult with the psychologist as well so that he/she can get a full sense of why this is happening and how best to address it.

Best Wishes
Rebecca Resnik
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A related discussion, My son the clown was started.
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Thank you very much for your professional advice Dr. Resnik. I'll speak to my ex-wife tonight about your advice and continue to make an appointment with our pediatrician.
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