Originally Posted by rhymia1:
It's not. Like another poster, my set up is so that I can see the children. Areas that I can't see are gated off. I use mirrors for corners (the kids think I'm G*d ) When there is going to be a situation where I don't have direct visual contact the children (I need to use the bathroom) the children need to be set up at the table (right outside the bathroom) a child who has bitten would be in the high chair.
I am one who doesn't use the computer at all when children are awake/here, so that's not an issue.
And I do agree that if it's something more than a week or so of shadowing can help, the child needs to go elsewhere.
But as to the other, I'll agree to disagree at this point, because it's a gorgeous day here and I don't have any kids here
So during diaper changes, food prep and serving, wiping another child's face, tossing out a dirty Kleenex, picking up a broken toy, and the other MILLION times when you are looking directly at another child or object you would keep this biter confined to a high chair?
It is possible for you to 100% of the time see what each child is doing even while directly focusing on another child's needs??
IMHO, It is not possible. I am sorry. I can't believe anyone would believe that.
I am in the same room at all times, my kids even have their own playrooms...within a great room. Occassionally things happen. It is a fact of life.
We are not super human...We stack the odds in our favor as much as possible and deal with issues as they present themselves. Biting is no different.