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[quote=Anonymous]When my kids started fighting like that they were no longer allowed to participate in the activity that caused the mutual frustration. So in your case, they can’t play games like that if they can’t follow the rules, period. The injury gives a solid timeline, but I wouldn’t punish based on the injury. The situation should be handled based on the aggression, no matter the outcome (whether someone gets hurt or not). When the injured kid is recovered, they can try playing the game again, but zero tolerance for any aggression whatsoever. Shoving like that usually doesn’t come out of nowhere; if the adult in question can’t recognize the signs of an impending outburst and cut off the game before it gets out of control, then that adult needs some coaching on how to diffuse the situation earlier. Kids get amped up and need to know the game will end immediately if they start acting like jerks.

I totally get that this is an impossible time with everyone working and needing to care for their children, but maybe the cousins are sick of each other and it would be healthier to make an adjustment to the child care arrangement. 10 year olds can manage themselves if a parent is working from home. Maybe even one or two days a week of separation would help.[/quote]

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