Originally Posted by Onawhim:
I have 2 dcks from the same family one is 5 the other is 3 1/2. They are sweet kids for the most part but they have such a mean spiteful side. The 3 1/2 walked up to my 6 1/2 month old when kick her his morning because she had a stick. Then the 5 year old shoved my kitten 5 months old off a bench inside after I told her not to touch the cat. How would you handle this? They don't have animals at home, my animals are free roaming in the house. I am so mad.
That alone would have warranted solo play for the remainder of the day. I would have immediately called the parent and told them what their child did. I would be livid!
NO ONE kicks a baby!!!
As for touching the cat, same thing....mean, spiteful behavior warrants solo play. Mean spiteful behavior says "I am not mature or old enough to play with others". (including pets)
At BOTH 3.5 and 5 yrs old, they know how to listen.
I am hoping your baby is okay? The kitten as well.
