At the playground... being hentam!

Yes... my darling Valerie was being "hentam"... and Malay word for being "beaten up". We were at an indoor playground at the mall and the busybody went to touch a little girl's shoes. Before she could get her hands on it, the little girl were already screaming at Valerie and shoving her away. Seeing such aggressiveness, I quickly took Valerie to the opposite side of the playground, just to be safe. And as she was playing at this butterfly (picture below), that same little girl came towards Valerie started strangling her!!! OMG!!! I pulled the girl away as fast and as gently as I could (didn't want to hurt the girl as she's probably only 3 or 4yrs old)!!

Got the shock out of my life. It was so unexpected! The mother of the little girl kept apologising and explained that the girl does not have interactions with other children at home, therefore do not know how to behave. Thank goodness Valerie was ok... in fact, she didn't even cry. She was kinda stunned. I don't think there was much force or pain, otherwise Valerie would have cried, but it was the little girl's facial expression that shocked me more. There was such vengence, hostility in that face. I pray to GOD everyday that Valerie will keep that angelic face forever!

Seeing that scene.... I've enrolled Valerie in another kids class - Gymboree Music & Play!! Just to make sure she is exposed to other children and learns how to behave in public. hhaahahaa...

In truth, I believe it is the parent's guidance and discipline that matters most.