Fight fire with fire, I have always taught my 3 year old to be kind and considerate and a number of people have commented on how gentle and caring she is. But equally I have told her if some one pushes her around she should give them a swift kick back.
I saw in a ballet class a girl double her size was pushing her around, my toddler was patient and even tried to talk to the bigger girl. In the end it ended up in a pushing and shoving match, that needed teachers intervention, which is good for her she stood her ground.
Now I am teaching her the fine art of the head butt.
