Difficult toddler student?

Question

of mines. I don't know what it is. Lately he's been giving me a hard time. He is known to be a little 'bully' in the class. I swear there is no day where he will hit one of the kids, pull one of the kids hair, and usually he pushes and shoves the other kids when they're in his way. He also likes to steel one of the kid's toys while they're playing with it. He LOVES to make the other toddlers cry. He get's really frustrated with me when i try to tell him to not do that, and i'm trying very hard to explain to him how it isn't nice to do that. He just pounts and waits till im distracted with something, so he can hit another child again.

Recently, everytime i've been trying to change his diaper or if i tell him to go over here, or help him do an activity. Or if he hits one of the kids, and i try to distract him into doing something else, he says no, and pounts and stands still. or sometimes he fusses with me, and cries.

I do not understand! Help me! :(

Answer 1

im a bit worried that you obviously work at a preschool or day care or something adn dont know how to handle difficult kids!? Ive worked in childcare and have a million different ways to handle him. For starters, thinking of him as a "bully" is going to make him one in your eyes. You should have an indifferent view of all children in your care. Try diverting him to another activity or telling him if he cant play nicely with the other children he will have to go and play somewhere else.

Speak to other carers where you work for support.

Answer 2

He's stubborn as a mule and is testing you.

You MUST pass the test.  You always have to be the patient, strong one.  Do not let him have his way.  Don't scream or spank, but be quietly strong.  I know this is difficult (especially with other kids to watch), but it's necessary.