Mean Kids, Part II

I couldn’t avoid it without upsetting my friend, so we ended up having another play date at her house. Beforehand we did talk about her son’s behaviour, and she revealed to me that she is very aware that he has behavioural issues. That was a huge relief to me,  she knows and is actively working to correct the problem before it grows.

The kids are only toddlers, after all. Mine is almost 2 and hers is only just 2. I know the biting, hitting and screaming is normal for toddlers, it’s just that mine doesn’t do it to other kids. Yet. And I don’t like seeing it happen to him, he doesn’t fight back or defend himself.

So, we had a play date, and it went really well, surprisingly! A few little incidents, nothing big. My son started to learn when her son wants his space, and he also learned not to get on a favourite bike or pick a toy out of the other boy’s hand. Her son learned that he gets in trouble if he is a bully in any way.

I think it needs work, but I’m happy with the way the day turned out. It’s a learning experience for all of us.

~ by dragonflys on July 1, 2008.