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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is nothing wrong with the 5-year-old. She is testing you. Her behavior is perfectly normal for a child her age with a new nanny. She is trying to figure out how to push your buttons, and where her discipline boundaries are with you.

Since you are quitting, I’m not going to bother giving you advice on managing this child. However, you would be well served to read about positive discipline, especially how to calmly set boundaries with children, and how to encourage them to cooperate without threats.

I’m currently caring for a child who tries to hit me when frustrated. I capture their hands, say “I am not going to let you hurt me. If you are angry, use words to tell me how you feel. Right now, you are angry at me because I told you it is time to do X. You do not want to do X.”

Reflective listening, patience, and calm resolve go a long way with kids of all ages. They want to be heard. Once they know you have heard them, most kids will do as you have asked.

There is no need to snatch things away or engage in childish drama. Lead with authority, establish simple ground rules, and act as if the children will follow your directions. [/quote]

I didn’t ‘snatch’ the remote, I removed it and turned the television off. I’m quitting because the mother did nothing after the child hit me, and made me take her to get ice cream afterwards. There is absolutely no excuse for a child to attempt/hit you. Especially if the parent doesn’t back you up.
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