Anonymous wrote:While I am not against physical punishment for children (only my own btw!), I find it cold and heartless to strike a young baby, not even a yr. old for doing something that he doesn't understand is not right.

ANY physical punishment is cruel. I hope your nanny does most of the disciplining in your house.

While I am not against physical punishment for children (only my own btw!), I find it cold and heartless to strike a young baby, not even a yr. old for doing something that he doesn't understand is not right.

A child at that age cannot truly distinguish between right and wrong so to inflict any type of corporal punishment on him seems just cruel.

Plus, as a nanny, you should NEVER be responsible for physically punishing any child or children in your care. Too much liability exists here.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How old are you, OP?

I have the same question.

From the first post

Background: MB is 31 and has one child, a 9-month-old son whom we'll call Tommy. I've been their FT nanny since Tommy was a newborn. Mom is a great MB and her parenting style is very much in sync with what mine was when I was raising my kids (I'm 55), so we have developed a great trust and rapport.

Anonymous wrote:How old are you, OP?

I have the same question.

Nanny here, show him what is appropriate to bite, a choosing toys, a apple, a carrots or any other vegetable or fruits. People skin is not to bite. Make sure that ur firm and consistent and he quickly would learn a new rule on what to bite. Children don't need physical punishment to learn, just tell and show them what to do. They Would quickly learn it.

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Anonymous wrote:She's the mother and boss and you do as she asks.

No.

I'm a mb. She said the mom indicated that she is ok with it but any nanny who uses physical means is nuts. If the mon ever changes her mind good luck documenting that conversation. You could end up trying to explain your "technique" to cps or worse.

+1000000

This would be my worst nightmare, being accused of harming a child in my care! Never ever ever use physical discipline for any child that is not yours. You could very well go to prison.

Anonymous wrote:She's the mother and boss and you do as she asks.

No.

I'm a mb. She said the mom indicated that she is ok with it but any nanny who uses physical means is nuts. If the mon ever changes her mind good luck documenting that conversation. You could end up trying to explain your "technique" to cps or worse.

If he bites, pull him off, say "NO BITING" very sternly, then put him down and walk away.

Generally, a crawler's desire to be with his people will outweigh any desire to bite.

And if he's biting when over excited, help him calm down a bit when he starts teetering on the edge, either by playing a calm game, giving him some down time, or whatever helps him unwind.

I think you are right to refuse to follow the mom's way of "stopping" the biting.

Your mb is CRAZY. Find a new job FAST!!!!!!