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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How do other families approach disciplining their toddlers/preschoolers. We have a 3 yo who is generally well tempered, but does throw tantrums, sometimes kicking and throwing things. If this happens we hold our child’s arms/legs, try to move to a quiet corner, attempt to redirect, have our child take deep breaths and apologize. [b]Less than a week in[/b], we are going into rematch over this because AP feels we didn’t support her by not punishing our child for their behavior, though she has no suggestions as to an alternate approach. Our thought is that screaming and spanking will only escalate and exacerbate the bad behavior, but I’m open to other families suggestions/approaches. How do others manage this?[/quote]

It sounds like you're saying your AP has been with your family less than ONE WEEK.

Your AP used you for a visa and ticket to the US. No "discipline" issues for a 3 year old warrant rematch unless AP is completely unqualified. A 3 year old is not going to beat up a 18+ year old by kicking and throwing things. Nearly every 3 year old WILL throw tantrums, especially if tired or hungry. [/quote]

3 year olds in Europe do not hit and kick people. So if i were 18 or 19 and was kicked in my 1st week here and there was no real consequence i would leave too.[/quote]

Bye Felicia. Good luck getting a new host family if you are advocating spanking [/quote]

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