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[quote=Anonymous]Hi there. My youngest child (DC2) had a concussion a few weeks ago. It wasn't the worst but obviously, not ideal. Since then, DC1 (older sib) has occasionally decided to hit DC2 on the head. It happened for the first time on Saturday, and then it just happened again. The hits are not super hard, but they should NOT be happening at all--we've made it REALLY clear that you can't hit on the head, that DC2 needs to stay away from DC1's head b/c of the concussion, etc. Both times, I was very angry with DC1, and took away privileges. I asked DC1 if they're doing it on purpose, and they said yes.

DC1 is 9, so definitely old enough to know better. He doesn't understand fully why concussions are terrible, but we have made it abundantly clear that he needs to keep away from DC2's head.

I don't know whether this is some twisted call for attention or b/c they like making me mad, but I don't know what to do, short of asking a police officer to talk to DC1 or something. The kids usually play well together, but they have their usual sibling issues too. Out of anger, today I threw out a bunch of DC1's toys b/c I needed some outlet for my anger, otherwise I would seriously be tempted to hit DC1, which I don't want to do. I know I am probably "over-reacting" to the hits in a way (I have anxiety and prior to the concussion, DC2 had been hit hard on the head a few times randomly, so the concussion did not help) -- like outwardly at least, b/c probably DC1 wants to get a rise out of me, and I am giving them the crazy reaction that they want.

I don't really know what to do--we've been firm, we've set consequences, and DC1 already gets a ton of quality time from both parents. I'm thinking of having another adult talk to DC1--he might respond better to an outside authority like a teacher. [/quote]

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