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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..

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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.

bijouxbroussard · F

@Cuda6868 Hitting someone to teach that hitting is wrong seems counterintuitive. However, I guess it can make sense if it’s positioned:
“See how [b]you[/b] don’t like being hit ? Neither does anyone else.”