mortified momma

[denav8]

My toddler just threw a toy (out of frustration) and it happened to hit his speech therapist in the eye. It swelled up and even bled a little. She said she was fine & was surprised it hasn't happened sooner in her line of work. I am beyond embarrassed and bc of these damn pregnancy hormones, I can't stop crying. Someone please make me feel better and share your similar stories (if you have any)

[xiomyreyes]

I'm not gona say it's ok to do that but kids do get frustrated just like us adult so if the teacher didn't make big deal it's ok i don't know how old is ur child but just make sure it won't happen again and if he or she does it make sure u do something about it to let them it's not ok but relax it happens at least mine gets frustrated and she does try to throw whatever it's in front of but I always let her it's not ok. Hope you feel better

[areal10]

I dont know what world you live in to say this is no big deal. It is not ok for any child to throw anything out of frustration. The child should be told that throwing the toy is not appropriate behavior. If the child is special needs then they should be told in a way they understand so it isnt done again. It is not ok to hurt people & children have to learn that.

Its not the mothers fault either. Stop nlaming pregnanvyt hormones & talk to your child about their actions. What are you gonna do if he gets frustrated when the baby is born & throws a toy at the baby & hurts them?! Im sorry if my words dont make you feel better but children learn early that if they do something bad & get away with it, they will do it again.

[SuzyA81]

As an early childhood special education teacher, I can assure you that it is no big deal. Things like that happen all the time. I have been bitten, head-butted, kicked, punched, pinched, spit on...you name it. Please don't feel bad. It is not your fault. Kids get frustrated and act out, especially when they have speech/language delays. All you can do is apologize (which you did) and try to teach your child appropriate ways to frustrafrustration. Feel better, Mama. You are doing a great job with your babies!