"normal"? bullshit... that is behavior that hopefully is stamped out the MINUTE it starts no matter how old they are otherwise it's logical that it only escalates

poor little Leo

Natisse said:

The Nursery staff can do little about it becasue they can't punish the kids other than to tell them they have done wrong, which means crap if you are 1.

Uh, yeah, it's normal. Of course it should be highly discouraged, but for kids, it IS normal.

I used to bite people when I was wee. I'm sure it got beat out of me somewhere along the way, but I've heard tales. And my friend's kid is a biter... I doubt it's all that uncommon at all.

PREDOMINANT said:

oh I mean the parents of the child that bites, hon... hopefully those parents will look at thier child and 1. find out WHY she felt the need to bite and 2. get rid of that behaviour.

it could be it was an attention thing... who knows? point is it's not on

I used to bite people when I was wee. I'm sure it got beat out of me somewhere along the way, but I've heard tales. And my friend's kid is a biter... I doubt it's all that uncommon at all.

mrdespues said:

CortestheKiller said:

So is that what they meant!

I am hearing this phrase too "he was a biter" is it some kind of phase?

I bite kids all the time

mrdespues said:

CortestheKiller said:

So is that what they meant!

I am hearing this phrase too "he was a biter" is it some kind of phase?

mrdespues said:

CortestheKiller said:

So is that what they meant!

I am hearing this phrase too "he was a biter" is it some kind of phase?

CortestheKiller said:

Exactly. It should be disciplined, firmly and verbally (though never physically), and it is very common.

PREDOMINANT said:

It could have something to do with teething, you know.... I mean, don't kids bite stuff when they're wee and teething? If I thought a little kid next to me's arm would sooth my achy gums, why, I'd probably gnaw, too.

CortestheKiller said:

mrdespues said:

Well this was what got me, the parents were notified, informally, but the nursery cannot really discipline the child it seams until it becomes a repetitive issue. It is all anonymous too, I only know it was a girl because the nurse slipped up and said "she"

I would be mortified, if my son ever bites another kid

PREDOMINANT said:

I would too. But I wouldn't be surprised.

My sister and I used to bite each other as kids. I think sometimes it could be just that the playgroup food is not substantial enough?

PREDOMINANT said:

I would too. But I wouldn't be surprised.

My sister and I used to bite each other as kids. I think sometimes it could be just that the playgroup food is not substantial enough?

Sorry to hear that.

I'm not sure if you watch 'Supernanny', Steve - my housemate put it on last night; it was quite good actually - but that is exactly what last night's programme was about. Two 3-year old twins who kicked, bit and scratched each other, then went to kindergarten and attacked all the other kids.

I was, like, "Were you ever like this as a kid???!". I couldn't believe it!

I didn't see the end of it, unfortunately, but it must be very frustrating as a parent to be told that. Especially from the people who are in charge of them.
[Edited 9/20/06 3:31am]

mrdespues said:

Thats what I thought, there is this rather (ahem) chunky girl there, she is my suspect number one! No more chocky bicky, but this shoulder blade looks tasty.

PREDOMINANT said:

Exactly. In some old-world tribal societies, such kids would be praised.

Hell, even some adults today can't get enough of the great taste of human flesh, and need an alternative to quit:

http://www.damninteresting.com/?p=168

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hufu

mrdespues said:

Not sure the wors Nursery and Canabalism need to be in the same thread

I did se it actually, it has become compulsary viewing

But that woman idolised her bratty daughters so they became demons, and the boys just got on with life, they were angels becasue she was strict with them.

PREDOMINANT said:

True. They were such sweet kids. It was shocking to see the difference between them and the girls (all for the reason just stated).

Did the girls turn out to be little angels??

PREDOMINANT said:

Sorry. I am in a funny mood tonight... I've had a hell of a week and need to let loose.

Sorry to hear that.

I'm not sure if you watch 'Supernanny', Steve - my housemate put it on last night; it was quite good actually - but that is exactly what last night's programme was about. Two 3-year old twins who kicked, bit and scratched each other, then went to kindergarten and attacked all the other kids.

I was, like, "Were you ever like this as a kid???!". I couldn't believe it!

I didn't see the end of it, unfortunately, but it must be very frustrating as a parent to be told that. Especially from the people who are in charge of them.
[Edited 9/20/06 3:31am]

onenitealone said:

Certainly, supernanny is a demi-god!