From a Parent's Perspective - Biting
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- Situation -
My daughter just turned 16 months old. Last week she bit two children at her child care. She seems to bite when she is frustrated. I am afraid she will be kicked out of child care if her biting continues. How can I stop her from biting? My mother says to bite her back, but that seems crazy to me. Her dad says a spanking will grab her attention, but I really don't want to hit her. Time out doesn't seem to have any effect. The problem is I don't know what else to do.
- Solution -
Biting raises many strong emotions. When the subject of biting comes up, parents glance away uneasily and child care directors get a concerned look. We feel awful when a little one turns tear-filled eyes towards us while holding up an arm marked with an unmistakable red welt.
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