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kids who taunt others

I'm frustrated with a 5-year-old boy in my day care who is constantly taunting the other kids. He tells them he's better than them at anything! Worse, he says they "suck" or they're "sorry" or worse. Parents kind of think it's cute. Yea, my boy gets pretty loud with the Wii game; type of response. It is hurtful and frustrating to the other kids. I tell him it is unacceptable behavior. It is hurtful to others. I turn my back and someone is crying. What can I do?

Question applies to ages: 5, 6, 7

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avatarAnonymous Since this is your daycare, you have every right to tell the parents that they need to support you and discipline their son. This behavior may be "cute" in their home, but it isn't acceptable in your daycare.
If this doesn't work, or you can't for some reason, would it be possible to ask the parents of the other children to contact the boy's parents and complain directly to them?


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Mom of a 1st grader.
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