I'm in the 'three strikes and you're out' camp. And by this, I mean three episodes of any kind of challenge, not actual attacks! I'm watching attitudes and behaviors in my cockerels from early on, and I'm not interested in an idiot that needs to be reformed, when he's been managed very well...
Beekist has great advice for improving your cockerel's attitude towards you, which is good. It won't translate into good behavior with your child, though. Can everyone in your family work with this cockerel, and will he improve enough?
I think you should invite him to dinner (or to someone's...
Welcome, Moe! You've just read very good advice from people with lots of experience, and some from some hopeful but not so experienced folks.
I've had a flock, including roosters, for almost 25 years, and have had roosters both good and bad. It's a combination of genetics and training, so...