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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I look after the most wonderful 5yo girl. Sometimes she has tantrums similar to what the OP described, and contrary to what is being said here, both the parents and I are well aware of the problem and are trying to help her learn to channel her rage into more human ways.

But when she's in a fit and is a danger to herself, like when she's trying to run into the street, I will absolutely do my best to try and catch her, be it by holding onto her hand or picking her up. I accidentally scratched her arm once, not too deeply thankfully, and she's left bruises on me many times. Once things are calm, we always talk about what happened and apologise, and I make sure to say that I am sorry if I hurt her by holding her too tight, but I love her and it is important to me that she's not run over by a bloody bus, so tough love.

The parents are completely on board with me. I let them know of anything like that straight away, of course, but it's never been a problem. It's unfortunate, but it's not abuse. You weren't punishing the child in blind rage, you were keeping him safe.[/quote]

She sounds like a brat too. At five years old they know better than to rage and hurt people. They need a swat on the butt from the parents and her things taken away when she hurts or damages something. No wonder so many kids are selfish and feel as if they can hurt people and get what they want.[/quote]

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