Ds is going through a really bad stage with dh. He is constantly hitting and biting him. I am starting to think there may be a funny jealousy thing going on as it got much worse when dh started a new job after being made redundant and being off work for 2 months. He has virtually never hit me and has never bitten me but dh gets bitten and hit constantly when he's at home. Today has been particularly bad, dh was away yesterday and last night, so no daddy for bedtime which is very unusual.
When he bites/hits him one of us kneels down and tells him it's very naughty to hit/bite daddy and I then proceed to say poor daddy and give him a cuddle and say sorry on his behalf. At this point he starts screaming and crying hysterically which I ignore but it doesn't stop so in the end I tell him he should say sorry to daddy at which point he goes and gives him a kiss. The same thing happens again within an hour. His comprehension is very good and I am certain he understands everything that is said. The only thing I do wonder is whether he realises it's something naughty or just sees it as a way of getting attention?
Problem is I am not sure whether we are being consistent enough with him and also was wondering if this could really be some sort of jealousy thing? It's getting out of hand and I would really appreciate some tips as to how to handle it.