S.L.O.W.L.Y going crazy

[5 Little Monkeys]

I've had a few like this and IMO, some were doing it to intentionally annoy/hurt the kids but some did it because they didn't know any better, didn't realize that they were hurting and were just basically bulls in a china shop! Lol.

If you think she knows better and is doing this stuff intentionally than I agree that it needs to be stopped sooner than later so that it doesn't turn into more serious bully behaviour. Mom needs to see this as an issue so maybe a 4 week probation would be eye opening for her!

[ttremble88]

Quite honestly, the conversation did not lead very far. Actually, she pretty much ended it when she picked up dcg and she hit mom in the mouth and then went "awwww" and gave mommy hugs.

I used that exact moment as an example to point out my concern. She is doing something bad, to then do something good. (taking the paci to make baby cry and then give it back)

I talked to her again this morning quickly at drop off and she runs in and pats everyone on the head. I told her that I think that I am going to have to stop any form of contact between her and the other children, because at this point, she is not able to decipher what is gentle/good and what is not.

The mom just says that she is a gentle giant and then had to rush off to work.

[AmandaKDT]

Quite honestly, the conversation did not lead very far. Actually, she pretty much ended it when she picked up dcg and she hit mom in the mouth and then went "awwww" and gave mommy hugs.

I used that exact moment as an example to point out my concern. She is doing something bad, to then do something good. (taking the paci to make baby cry and then give it back)

I talked to her again this morning quickly at drop off and she runs in and pats everyone on the head. I told her that I think that I am going to have to stop any form of contact between her and the other children, because at this point, she is not able to decipher what is gentle/good and what is not.

The mom just says that she is a gentle giant and then had to rush off to work.

Yes, one of my rules is hands and feet to ourselves, because until they get older they have no real concept of what is nice or gentle or hurting. It is also too easy for it to go too far, or not appreciated by the other kid.

[Fun&care]

Sheesh! How aggravating for you. I think I would want to just bang my head against the wall after every convo with this parent. I totally agree with brightsparks. At this point I don't see how things are going to get better. If you can, I would put them on probation. Don't make the mistake of hanging on to this client in the hopes they will change, only to suffer yourself and have your days become more and more difficult and unpleasant. I've done it, twice, and it was the biggest mistake!