Thought I might mention this ---
Abuse can work both ways (keep this in mind if you have a little toddler).
When my sister's daughter was about 2 years old, they got a little puppy that, of course, went through the teething stage. And, during this time, the puppy was constantly playing with, jumping on, and biting and chewing on the poor little girl. It was hard to keep the puppy away from the little girl and it was torture for this little toddler. For quite a while, the two certainly didn't enjoy the cuddly play that the parents had hoped for. I remember her saying that one of them (either the pup or the child) had to be in the playpen most of the time.
Sometimes waiting until children are a little older -- helps the child!
Carol Jean |