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[quote=Anonymous]I'm the 20:41 poster.  (And not the PP of any of the other posts here.)

I'm not saying I think "bullying" is normal.  I think that hitting and pushing is completely normal behavior in a toddler and should not be labeled "bullying."  While it's not okay and needs to be dealt with, it is not done to harm another child or with any real understanding of the other person's feelings.  Toddlers simply want what they want and have a single-track mind, and they lack a fully-developed sense of empathy that would enable them to really understand that hitting another person hurts them and that the person has feelings.

Hitting and pushing need to be dealt with by the adult in charge, but there is no need to pull a kid out of a nanny share because of this if the nanny is handling the situation.  It will take some time for the child to learn that this is not acceptable behavior and be able to control themselves enough to stop doing it.  Toddler have VERY little impulse control, especially when tired or hungry.

I also believe that biting is very different from hitting and pushing and needs to be dealt with more seriously.  The OP did not specifically note that there was biting going on.  I think that biting is a less "natural" behavior than flailing one's arms to push someone away when wanting a toy.  It needs to be dealt with through close attention to prevent it, as well as quick and serious reprimands if it happens.[/quote]

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