DS being bit by another child

FutureMrsWalker

Ok ladies, here's my issue.  I totally understand that toddlers bite.  It happens and it's such a difficult age because you really can't discipline them well so that they understand.  However, my DS has been bitten by another child for the last two days.  Monday it was on his arm and yesterday on his chin - visible teethmarks.  And this same child is biting others, too.  I talked to the director and she said they have talked to the parents and given them some literature on biting.  I don't blame the parents.  They are in a very difficult situation.  But at what point do you insist that the daycare do something about it (separate DS from this child or something else)?

silvurturtle

I don't think that the director's solution is a solution.  That's great toilet reading but the problem lies in the classroom, generally not the offending child's home.  What is the teacher doing when this happens?  Is the teacher watching this little tot to see 'indicators'?  (toy grabbing, personal space invasion, retaliation for pinching, or is it a fun behavior bc he/she has discovered a reaction occurs and he/she gets attention?)  I would talk to the teacher and be armed with very specific questions and if there is any sort of pregnant pause I would be more concerned about the lack of observation regarding the activities of this child. 

Just a thought or two.

msabol2077

I think action def should be taken by the daycare and not just a talk with the parents about biting. I would be very angry if my child had bite marks on him for 2days in a row. I would go into the office and demand something be done if this occurs again.

bundleofboy

Wow, as a teacher I have to say I find the previous response offensive.  A solution is going to be between the director and the family of the little boy and both sides are going to have to take action so that the issue is resolved.  There often are indicators going on at home that need to be dealt with as well as things in the classroom.  As a parent, I wouldn't stand for biting much more then you have.  I'd say three strikes and you take a stand.  I would talk to the director about options and rather then talk about what they should do with the other child, which is not your place, talk about how they can keep your child safe.  Good luck!