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What’s the best way to deal with a child that hits?

A 5 year old child. She is a sweet girl but constantly lays her hand on me and others. I have scolded her many times but nothing..
Nobody00 · F
Hit or smack her once on her hands hard right after she hits. So she immediately knows what it was for. That is the only way for her to realize that she will get it back. Or someone stronger than her in school will do that and it will evolve in a bigger conflict with their parents teachers etc I did it with my son when he was 4 ,he gave me that WTF look then couple of more talks and that was it.
HannahSky · F
Give her an alternative to hitting.
oOLenaOo · F
@HannahSky like what?
My niece was like this. We told her if she hits, then it’s fair game that the other person hit back. Once she realized everyone hits harder (not like a punch, but a good smack on her hand or leg) then she learned it wasn’t a good idea anymore
Cuda6868 · 51-55, M
A smack on the back of their hand, just enough to sting, make it clear that it’s an unacceptable act and an immediate consequence will follow.
@Cuda6868 Hitting someone to teach that hitting is wrong seems counterintuitive. However, I guess it can make sense if it’s positioned:
“See how you don’t like being hit ? Neither does anyone else.”
Butterflykisses24 · 51-55, F
I would give attention for all good behavoir and as soon as she hits remove all attention and yourself from her.She will get the message.
SW-User
I used to take care of a kid who bit herself (hands and arm) and screamed her lungs out every time she got upset. I held her hands out of the way and told her to just breathe till she settled down. It worked. Maybe it’d work for a kid who hits too. 🤷🏻‍♀️
Aims82 · 36-40, F
Watch their behavior and be ready fir it to happen and correct then before they even raise a hand.

I only have a toddler boy so idk but imthats how i would handle it if my son did that.
oOLenaOo · F
@Aims82 I feel like all children at some point become violent and it’s very upsetting and tiring. At least I have been struggling with it. Thank you I will try that
RareObjects · 41-45, M
Fight them :))
walabby · M
1. Wait. She probably won't be doing this when she's 21.

2. Explain to her that hitting is not acceptable and when she hits someone in aggression she will be hit back. (You actually have to follow up on this :( )
GerOttman · 61-69, M
Arm wrap! Both arms around and immobilize her for a minute or two.
che154 · 36-40, M
string and tie arms behind so cant hit.
Left right goodnight
SW-User
Boxing gloves.
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SirBenedictTheSecond · 22-25, M
@bijouxbroussard I don’t think mine will. It was just a thing that happened. I got a lot of them when I was bad ages 10-12
@bijouxbroussard I would never have imagined they would’ve apologized, not ever.
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