If a child or teen is exhibiting sporadic little fits of anger, that s certainly normal. However, I see your situation as probably being less severe. He just doesn t like not getting his way. He s not trying to be mean, but simply wants to get his way. Try not to take mean things he says to you personally.
Children are often mad at mom or dad simply because they said .
When kids grow into teens, you can expect to have to roll with a little back talk. It s family meeting time. Explain to him that your expectations are now changing. Even when he doesn t like not getting his way, you are not going to tolerate back talk, fits, or tantrums. Spell out for him what will happen.