Answer a question Ask a question   My child hits me. How should
I handle it?   My preschooler hits me when he's frustrated. I've
explained that he's hurting me and his behavior is unacceptable,
but he continues to do it. Help!  Posted: 04/30/2004 by a
BabyCenter Member  Mom Answers  I find it hilarious that so many
people are judgemental on this site! I had a very even tempered
child my first time around. She seriously hardly ever gave us
grief. My second child, now 2 1/2 years old gives us a run for
our money on a daily basis. I agree... every child is different
and responds to different punishments. For my first child,
redirecting or talking firmly was all she needed. I hate
spanking as well as many of you BUT when you are being hit and
pinched by your child and NOTHING works you have to try every
avenue until you find what gets your childs attention. Shame on
everyone on here making mom's feel bad for how they punish their
children. I have yet to read a single entry that sounds like
anyone is abusing or be