DS (3 in august) is appallingly rough with 7 month baby. Is generally quite a rough and tumble child, so initially I put it down to that and tried not to overeact, thinking it'd get better with time. But have realised he knows exactly how to interact with cats/ dogs we meet (gently) so it isn't just overenthusiasm.
'Strokes' turn in to pinches, 'pats' turn in to a hit etc.. etc.. today he was playing with toys and baby was minding their own business other side of room (not getting masses of attention I don't think) and before I could blink an eye what seemed like an innocent enough interaction turned into a pinch (whole handful his hand pinching as much baby as could get in it), scratched their face and roughly pushed them over (was trying to kick them but got in and grabbed leg). If baby is lying down will whizz over and kneel on arm, or try and ram a vehicle into baby's head.
I've tried not overreacting, praising good behaviour, being tough on bad behaviour.
I think DP and I are wusses when it comes to disciplining, I'm starting to think this kind of behaviour should be treated REALLY seriously. DP thinks it is 'normal' that baby will get some bashes, but this is over and above 'normal' baby bashing by older sibling, isn't it?? I never leave them together- baby and DS- but DP does, and I'm starting to get sick with worry about baby getting seriously hurt.
What can I do make some inroads in to this??? It's really affecting how I feel about DS.
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Almost 3yo rough to the point of dangerous with baby- what can I do???
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EffieB · 27/05/2011 15:09
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