I have a 3 yr old dcb who has been with me for about 18 months. In the past he has been VERY active and sometimes gets almost manic in his behavior. The past couple of weeks he has become very aggressive,( and even destructive) in my care and with the other children around us. Yesterday at a playgroup he purposely ran into another 3 yr old with a push car, proceeded to run over his hand when the child was knocked down, and then at the end of group during tidy up he was throwing toys at one of the other adults! I was mortified. He was removed from final circle time but didn't seem to care.
I spoke to mom and she is willing to take privileges away but I am concerned for the safety of the others in my care. Is this a stage? Does anyone have advice other than removing him from play to help deal with this. I only have 1 year left with him and don't love the thought of losing him but, he will not be allowed to abuse the other kids in my care (or anyone else).