| i sypmathise with you, however, as someone who has taught in kindergartens and playgroups, i can tell you that it is the parent/helper's responsibility if they are attending an "accompanied" playgroup to discipline the child.
i do completely understand that you don't like your daughter being kicked. it is only "normal" in that many toddlers who cannot yet express themselves verbally resort to pinching, hitting, pushing, biting or hitting. This in NO WAY excuses it and children should be told immediately that what they are doing is wrong and asked to appologise. (however, it is unlikely that the child will be able to verbalise this so early). it is completely UNACCEPTABLE for parents to harass other parents.
you know the saying... "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree"...seems to ring very true in this situation! i kind of feel sorry for this child. He's going to grow up to be a bully and more than likely not have many friends because of it.
be glad in knowing that you are teaching your daughter the value of a human relationship and respect. you're doing a great job. (those parents are lucky that i wasn't there, in my current state of crazy pregnancy hormones, i probably would have taken their heads off, and then the manager of the playgroups too,for good measure!) |