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atleast I know it's not just my four year old. My son is home another year, he missed the cut off, but is having all the same issues above. When I punish him, he'll at times get defiant, till I've taken all sources of fun away. They are developing independent personalities, I think they have to go through this. The ADHD stuff, no offense, is really an extreme disorder, & most people are throwing it around like it was the common cold. Our four year olds are also bouncing off the walls, & the smiley system is pretty black or white, it's not leaving alot of room for positive responses from you when you see that, ignore it, like the above poster mentioned. Focus on building up her self esteem, you will see the behavior decrease. though, some kid like behavior, (such as having energy & always wanting to play) are natural for these are kids we're talking about. PRe K is more structured than day care & preschool. It's harder in that they have to sit still alot longer (My son hates to sit still ) & focus which is very new to them. If anyone knows anything that will help me get my son to sleep, when cranky for a nap but fighting sleep, I'm all ears.