When Leonard first began attending nursery is when he learned to push. Since then, I dare to say, my kid is somewhat of a bully. However, there is one major difference between him and most bullies, that is when bullies are confronted they often cower away and don't do much. Leo isn't that way. He'll stand up for himself.
Today, we went to play group and there was an older boy who just kept picking on him all morning. Every where Leo went to play, this boy would soon follow and push him, hit him and various other insults. Each time, Leo would just brush it off and go play elsewhere. That was until he got upset.
At one point, Leo had just gotten bullied off of the slide (his favorite thing in the whole world) and just slunked off to play in the big bin of balls. Sure enough, a moment later that same boy came and began bothering Leo. He took away the ball he had in his hands and began kicking Leo. I decided it was time to intervene and as I began walking over there I could see Leonard's face as he was thinking something over and making a big decision. I saw it when he decided to go for it. I knew what was coming and sure enough, Leonard's temper blew up like a volcano and he turned and lunged at the kid. Making some kind of "attack" noise he jumped on top of the kid and started to squeeze his arms. Luckily, he didn't think to hit him, but the intent was there. I literally had to pry my son off this kid who was quickly being buried into all the balls.
I don't know if I should be concerned about how eager he is to fight or proud of my kid for not being pushed around.
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5 comments:
First of all, where was that other kids mom?
I think Leo is too young to understand, but some day you or Leo sr. can teach him about self defense.
I feel proud of Leo for sending the message loud and clear: he was telling him to stop.
I'm proud of him. He has limits, so don't push him too far right? That's great!. It's not like he's started anything first. And btw...he is like his mom.
That's a funny story. I can totally visualize it.
Separately, I think that's a totally healthy reaction. He gave that kid a chance to change before he put the smack down.
Yeah, seriously, where is the other kid's mom? I'm proud that he took it for a while, but knew when to stand up for himself. A good balance, I think.
It is great that he stands up for himself, and he did give the other a kid a chance to behave! He is a pretty smart little boy, and you are doing a great job! Where was the other kid's mom?
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