My brother hit my DD! - Page 2

[dswmom]

I'm just curious...how did your daughter respond to this? If there is anything in this world that would make me go absolutely loco it would be another adult purposefully hitting my child. I am so sorry that your daughter had to experience that and that you are now dealing with a family rift in the middle of an emotional family time with your gram. However, I see this as an opportunity to get some issues on the table that are in huge need of discussing. 1. Your brother's anger 2. The respect that your family should give your children 3. Your parents accepting that their parenting ways were wrong/hurtful.

You have every right to confront your "smart" brother on this and he needs it...BAD!!

I'll be sending good vibes your way.

[chicagomom]

I agree w/CO too. Striking another person is assault, unless the parent has expressly given permission for you to do it. Make it clear to him that he can be arrested for striking other peoples' children, that you do not give permission and will press charges if he ever does it again. He's not real bright if he doesn't understand that he has to control himself around other peoples' children.

[oldcrunchymom]

I agree with CO. Send the letter. Send it through the mail and get delivery confirmation. Then he'll know you're not messing around.

I like the GD book idea but I think in his case it would be a waste of money as I doubt he'd ever read it.