Have You Ever Been So Upset...

[Josiegirl]

that you literally had to walk away for fear of spanking a child??
O M G the 3 yo is throwing a major temper tantrum right this minute. Smack dab in the middle of naptime. I had to turn around and walk away, which of course didn't help her mood any.

[BumbleBee]

Honestly? Yes. Twice I had to walk away from a child. Same child both times.

[Leigh]

that you literally had to walk away for fear of spanking a child??
O M G the 3 yo is throwing a major temper tantrum right this minute. Smack dab in the middle of naptime.

I had a kid (4.5) attack my own child (1.5). It wasn't a hit, it was a two fisted, pummeling attack. As I ran across the yard shouting for him to stop, he just hit more and harder. I pickup up my own child to comfort him, and then picked up the other child and put him in the play room and shut the door. It was a good 1/2 hour before I could get myself together enough to go talk to that kid about what happened. I was very scared that I wouldn't be able to maintain control. It was the worst day I have ever had at daycare, and maybe one of my worst days of my life...I have never been more scared or felt more out of control in my life.

I think that instinct just took over and made me put that kid in the room alone, because all I was thinking was to give him back some of what he doled out. I have NEVER spanked a kid, slapped a hand, or used ANY sort of physical force on a child (other than restraining one that was out of control with a bear hug), but that day, I could have so easily done it.

[Cat Herder]

Yep and you are so awesome for admitting it happyface

Time out really only works when the adult takes them..... lovethis

Hope your day get's better. :hug:

[Msdunny]

that you literally had to walk away for fear of spanking a child??
O M G the 3 yo is throwing a major temper tantrum right this minute. Smack dab in the middle of naptime.

Absolutely, and good for you for realizing you needed a breather. :hug:

Would it help if I tell you that tomorrow is Friday? happyface

[cara041083]

Yep! Currently I have all the kids in there play pins, in there room (where they nap) scraming bloody murder because no one wants to nap. Its not a new thing. Same time everyday. And when you talk to the parents they say "oh they lay down just fine at home" Yep of course they do. My own DD lays down no problem because I really DO work with her. So yes, I think we as people can only handle so much, and we all just have to walk away sometimes.

[Play Care]

that you literally had to walk away for fear of spanking a child??
O M G the 3 yo is throwing a major temper tantrum right this minute. Smack dab in the middle of naptime. I had to turn around and walk away, which of course didn't help her mood any.

:hug::hug::hug:

[melilley]

Yes, today in fact. I have an almost 2.5 yo child who has been throwing things and smile when I tell him not to, has been hitting with blankets, taking toys, throwing fits, kicked my dog, hit and kicked my walls....

I had to sit him down multiple times and walk away.

I think it's totally normal to get that frustrated, especially when it's the same kid every day! I'm sure we have all been there. :hug:

[JoseyJo]

that you literally had to walk away for fear of spanking a child??
O M G the 3 yo is throwing a major temper tantrum right this minute. Smack dab in the middle of naptime. I had to turn around and walk away, which of course didn't help her mood any.

Yep! Just walk away... :hug::hug:

[melilley]

Time out really only works when the adult takes them..... lovethis

I thought of this today! I remember someone had a thread a couple of months ago about her having to take a time out.

[Heidi]

aww man! I bet you're shaking...and yes, we've all been there.

:hug:

I hope that baby is being sweet to you today. You've been under a lot of stress this week the new kiddo in the house. You'll make it. Maybe a ****tail is in order tonight? Or some herbal tea once she settles down?

[daycarediva]

ABSOLUTELY! We are just human.

I have never spanked my own kids.

I had a child I cared for, around 5 years old at the time, once bite my pre crawling infant (my now 5yo) so hard it drew blood. The sobbing gasps from my own child, the BLOOD, I was RIGHT THERE and he refused to unclamp his jaws. I had to pinch both sides of his cheeks and stick my fingers in his mouth, in between his teeth and wiggle/open his jaw to make him stop. I had my dd and older dcg move him into the kitchen, to top it all off, he actually said "haha" once he stopped biting him. I didn't even look at him again. I called his mother for immediate pick up, packed his things and that was that. I termed them IMMEDIATELY. I will never forget that feeling. I was shaking like a leaf, my heart started to race and I KNEW I would not be able to control myself. Very scary feeling to KNOW that you are out of control. I have plans in place when I feel stressed or overwhelmed now. I have people to call, grab bags for things for the kids to do.

[Josiegirl]

Oh wow daycarediva, I would've been livid. He must've been a problem to begin with because most 5 yo are way past that biting thing. Yikes!

Heidi, so far the baby hasn't napped today. I either had to hold her all a.m. or put her in the highchair and let her cry, just so I could get things done. She's been crying the whole quiet time.

[melilley]

Today must be a bad day all over!

Can it be the end of Friday please!!!!

[lovemykidstoo]

Oh yes, I have definitely thought about it. Of course never acted on it though. I actually quit yesterday morning. I had 3 dcb's and they were all screaming and throwing fits at the same time. I looked at my husband and said, that's it, I quit!! LOL! It's only natural that we feel that way sometimes.

I have said before that as frustrated as we get and as much crapola we get from some of these kids, I totally get how some people that you see on the news lose it. Seriously look how frustrated we all get and we're not off balanced. Imagine being just a little off in the head and having a child screaming all day. I am deeply disturbed by people that abuse children, but honestly if you're not 100% right in the head, I can see how it happens.