so by biting a child or spanking for hitting you are teaching it is ok to hurt someone smaller then you. i do not agree with spanking or biting a child back. (my opinion) if a child bites you need to watch for triggers. you can do a ABC chart and watch for triggers and change your environment if that is the problem. for example a child is biting when you are changing diapers that child can be in a highchair or at a table with activities while you are busy with books or a puzzle. in the adult world someone punches you because you took there parking spot(toy) we do not punch back we call for help or get the police involved. children need to learn coping skills and hitting or biting back is not teaching them anything.



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