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Ds, 7, is (reasonably) well behaved when he is with me, I generally don''t take much carp from him but also praise him and we chat quite a bit about stuff.My problem is when I''m not around, even if I''m in another room and out of earshot ds is becoming increasingly rude, bossy and mean to other people.He upset my mother, again, this afternoon while they were in the garden, I was indoors, he wouldn''t stop doing what he was doing until my mother said she would tell me. He instantly stopped and said please don''t tell mummy.It''s like the only thing that keeps him in line is me.School have problems with him too, unless they say they are going to talk to me.So, I can keep him close, where possible. But how do you get across that he needs to behave even when I''m not around? It sounds silly to be asking that question but I''ve tried talking to him about it, telling him straight, role playing, removing privileges but he repeats the same behaviour over and over.For me he will open doors, help do chores, offer me his last sweet, hug me,, laugh with me, give up his seat and generally treat me with respect. None of that feels put on, he''s very genuine. (Other days he''s a typical 7 year old boy and will test the boundaries a lot, but he''s rarely rude)I guess I''m worrying my son behaves because he has to, not because he wants to and lacks understanding. He resents being told what to do by anyone except me.Any pearls of wisdom?