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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At nearly six, this isn’t impulse control.  His desire to hurt her is greater than your consequences.  Warn him immediately that if he bites or hurts her again, there will be no screens for a week - and stick with it.  When he hears her watching TV or playing on iPad, remind him why he can’t.  Don’t give it.

You’ve been too lax, OP.  What he’s doing is not okay or age appropriate.  [/quote]

+1. Except the screens and grounding are immediate. No warning.

Honestly, at this point I would consider a swat, especially if he bit her and wouldn't let go. Purposefully harming other people is my bright line for the limit of non-physical punishment and would consider a smack with a crop if I catch him doing it or drag him to child psychologist (probably the latter but I'd need more context if the former was appropriate, such as if he bites and refuses to let go). 
I watched my neighbors break each others' bones and leave horrific bruises and have all sorts of hospital runs because this behavior only escalates as they get older and this little brother will likely grow much bigger than his sister. I absolutely will not tolerate physical violence between siblings.I would also tell the sister to defend herself and not punish her for it.  [/quote]

I don't agree with a swat but if its happened enough times I would consider letting my husband do it who would have no issue with it as enough is enough.  There is no more warnings.  To your room for the rest of the day and several days of no electronics.[/quote]

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