Aggression and boundaries

[Barbee]

[Alexander]

2 1/2. Boundaries. Hmm. What is his mood when he does this? Needing comfort? Playful? Mindlessly curious?

If comfort is sought, grant it.
Curious, then a wry smile and "no!" or "no buster!" should be enough.



Playful, then neutral emotional talk.

For the other ladies.

You have to remove him, take him aside. Kindly, firmly, lovingly. No is no. He can't do that. The key here is that on your side, there be absolutely no anger, irritation annoyance or any emotion of any kind whatsoever. Then put him down in a neutral space, away from anyone.

If it is happening to you, then you can can just stand up, and make that part of you out of reach. A softie would be useful here, or a teddy.