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When you've got the kid who bites and hits

Name: When you've got the kid who bites and hits
Uploaded: 2023-12-18T16:00:30+00:00
Duration: 44 s
Channel: Camilla McGill
Description: In this personal monologue, the speaker confesses feeling embarrassed and ashamed when their toddler began biting and hitting other children over toys…

18 Dec 2023 · 1 min

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In this personal monologue, the speaker confesses feeling embarrassed and ashamed when their toddler began biting and hitting other children over toys. Initially believing that simply scolding the child would be enough, they experienced shame, fury, and even avoided playgroups because the child wouldn't listen to "no hitting." The speaker later realized that these behaviors did not make them a bad parent or their child a monster, but that a step‑by‑step process was needed to address the aggression. The narrative ends with a sense of relief after applying that process and includes a call‑to‑action inviting viewers to comment or DM for help.

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I'm going to tell you something I feel really embarrassed about. I used to think that parents of the child who bit or hit just needed to tell them off. Until, oh dear, one day it was my child who started biting other kids and slapping them because they took away the toys that he wanted. I felt those feelings of shame and fury at my toddler. I've run away from playgroups because my son wouldn't listen when I said, 'No hitting.' Then I learned that it didn't mean I was a bad parent, nor had I raised a monster. I just needed to follow a step-by-step process to help him and to help me. Oh, the relief! If this is you and you want help from me, drop a comment below or send me a DM.