Biting Babies and Party Planning

I was reading a post on a mommy forum that I'm a member of, called Cafe Mom. And on this particular forum one of the mothers expressed concern because her small toddler was bitten by another small toddler at the day care. She said she was only given info stating that her child was bitten but was refused other info, such as who the child was, what happened etc. Well as I was reading the comments, many of the women stated that was a common practice among day care providers, in that no info about the offending child is ever given out. Many of the women went on to say how common biting was among small children and gave stories of how their own children were bitten and so on and so fourth. Of course I put my two cents in about how I was amused that children biting each other is considered common.

So then that got me to thinking. Is biting among small children really such a common thing that it is now considered "the norm"? Because actually I was concerned that a behavior I personally deemed "aggressive" is viewed as "common" and that "it just happens" and that's that. Then I really started thinking is biting considered the "norm" among small toddlers who are in a day care setting all day, with other small children? Is the commonality the same among same aged small toddlers who are cared for in their own homes by one or two parents or a nanny?

I suppose what I was really wondering if this biting each other was really just a natural part of childhood development, like growing teeth, as much as these women stated it was. Or if it's really more prevalent among children who are at day care vs. children who remain at home.

And for my next trick . . . . . My birthday! *clappin* Since I'm full of questions at this moment in time, is it in bad taste that I'm siting here picking out food items I want catered from my favorite spot, WholeFoods and actually planning my own "tea party" or is it just sad? Yall know I ain't got nothing better to do than make a detailed list of all the things I want for the party I'm planning for myself. And yes I'm writing out how many balloons I want AND the color. *chuckle* And then I'ma leave the list with the hubby and STRESS how much I really want a party. *thinking* Ain't no body coming, so I don't know why I'm tripping. Is that bad? Planning ya own sh*t? *shakin head* I think I may be in need of an intervention. LOL.

Anyway, stay tuned to see if my "party" was a success. *shakin head* I keep saying I like parties, but I don't think nobody hear me tho. What they say? "whenever 2 or more are gathered together in my name . . . " Yeah, I'll drink to that. *clink*

*Hugs* - Lady A