Give him help don't waste any time those thoughts and actions are very serious for a ten-year-old especially primary childrens will definitely help you don't hesitate!
I'm sorry your going thru this, your sister's 10 yr old might be experiencing depression and that usually promotes that kind of behavior. Definelty don't leave him alone, he maybe requiring medication to help him/her through that stage.
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