Those who have suggested ignorin' the cat are real close to what you can do with yer kitty. If the kitten is scratchin' and biting when you first pet the cat then, yeah, you may have to leave it alone and let it come to you. But the larger question is how are you petting the kitten. Do you pick it up? If so, the act of being picked up may freek it out.

Is the cat okay for awhile about being petted and then bites? If so, pet the cat less. Almost evey cat in the world can be petted to the point where they bite and/or scratch. So if that's your case you'll just have to learn how much is too much...

Good luck but keep one thing in mind. As long as you are nice to kitty, kitty will be nice to you. No thumping on the head or squirking water on them unless you want a messed up kitty. They don't respond to punishment too well...

Bobert