Heather Y published this post on 14 February, 2011...
Fonz appears to be living up to his early nickname of “Bruiser” at nursery.
Last week the nursery staff told me that he’s been picking on one particular child. She’s younger than him, not even walking yet, and she always has a comforter blanket with her. Fonz repeatedly swipes her blanket or dives on top of her. Apparently this is not something she enjoys.
To be honest I wasn’t overly concerned about it. Fonz is quite boisterous, and he and Ez often play tug of war with their blankets at home. I just figured it was a game, admittedly one-sided but meant in good humour. I thought the nursery staff putting him in time out (he’s not even 18 months for goodness sake!) was a little overdramatic.
But today when I collected the twins, I was informed that Fonz has spent the whole day “beating up” other children.
Is this normal, boisterous play taken too seriously by the staff? Or should I be more concerned? I don’t want Fonz to earn himself an undeserved reputation. At home when the twins get too rough with each other I remind them of the need for ‘gentle touches’ and they demonstrate they understand what I mean.
I’m torn as to whether I need to tackle it or I should just let it play out – I’m sure it’s a phase. This too shall pass?!
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