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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I understand your feelings. I have a child who can be violent, and there is a need to hide to protect them.

But your child is 5. It will only get worse. You will eventually be forced to accept that if you don't disclose and deal with this now, it will only mushroom.

Is your child on medication? Violence is a valid reason to adjust medications.

And don't worry, the ER has seen all this and worse.[/quote]

It won't necessarily get worse. I had a child who could be violent toward me and spouse - hitting, kicking, punching, spitting, throwing things. We were terrified of it getting worse as DC grew older. But in fact DC outgrew this behavior by high school. Maybe taking ADD medications helped with the self-regulation. Maybe maturing or all the therapy. Maybe being able to communicate more (there was a language issue as a child which likely led to frustration).

OP, big hugs to you. I don't have any advice. I just want to let you know you are not alone and some of us do understand how terrifying and exhausting this can be. I hope your child will also outgrow this behavior through therapy and maturing and maybe medications.

You also need an outlet to talk - to a friend, therapist, someone to confide in so you don't bear this all alone.

Hang in there.[/quote]

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