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[quote=Anonymous]I don't think it's normal for a child to be hitting you.  It's just wrong and because some alleged expert says it's okay doesn't make it okay.  It doesn't matter whether the kid is your eldest or youngest, hitting mommy is never acceptable.  You do need to act on this.  Would it be okay if the child was hurting a sibling?  Or a pet?  I'm thinking 'no'  So why is hitting mom okay???

I think you did exactly the right thing and you should not feel guilty at all.  Even when my kids were really little, they knew when they had crossed the line and a response is in order.  What you demonstrated today was that mommy has a breaking point too.  Darn fine lesson and one it seems your child needs.  We don't smack as a matter of course in our house and I try to avoid yelling - but if I do either as an impulse (usually due to safety concerns like a child running in the carpark or heading towards the water) it sure as hell makes an impression.

In terms of agression, my youngest was a hair puller for a while.  I got fed up and told her siblings to pull her hair back.  The issue went away in less than a day.  I know it's not PC to say this but I believe that it's healthy for a small person to know that "chances are the biter will get bit."

In terms of practical advice: pour yourself a glass of wine, repeat "I am a good mommy" 20 times.  I think it's great that you're worried about what you did.  I also support what you did.      [/quote]

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