Elizabeth - posted on 09/08/2012 ( 5 moms have responded )
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My friend's recently turned 3 year old is a terror! Always using my son as a hitting/punching bag every time we have a play date with them. Everytime he hits my son she is on top of her son about it but Im at the point that I dont want my son to be a human punching bag to this kid. I don't think her style of discipline. How do you address this to her? I know its just a phase but seriously what would you guys do? I've been spending less time at her house because of this. It started in January. My son towers hers and is not a hitter unless provoked.
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Elfrieda - posted on 09/08/2012
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My friend's youngest daughter is aggressive, too. She has grabbed my son's face and made it bleed, pushes him off things, and pulls his hair. It looked particularly silly because he's several inches taller and quite a bit heavier than her, but he's the only and she's the youngest of 3, so their experiences in life have been quite different. I was following him around to protect him, but tried to explain that when he doesn't want her to be close to him or she hits him, etc, he should point his finger at her and say, "NO!" I practiced this with him every time we were about to see them, and it worked. It's been a few months, and she has mellowed out and he has gotten more assertive. (they're both 2) Now he will push her away, but he also pushes other kids even if they are just yelling. :/ So it's not perfect, and now I need to often talk to him about being gentle and sharing, but at least I don't have to worry about his safety. Teach your son one or two things to do if your friend's son hits him, like shouting no and putting both hands out to keep him at a distance, and especially if he towers over him it should work pretty well.
Katherine - posted on 09/10/2012
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Oh my gosh Jessica! I would NEVER take my child around that kid again!