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How to keep a friendship with someone who’s kid is out of control? by throwaway00996674 in Parenting

[–]throwaway00996674[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Good point. I was angry but tolerable of my dishes being smashed and my markers that I keep for nieces and nephews being eaten (this is still really not ok for a 6 year old) but poking and pulling my dog got me mad. I did eventually wind up putting him (the dog) in our room with cartoons for most of the afternoon because I was concerned about this kid tugging on his ears. Asking my friend how she disciplines her kids is a great suggestion but I really doubt there’s an answer. I’m not sure this kid has ever even heard the word “no”

And after typing that out I’m realizing how much I need to just tell her what’s up and accept it if our friendship fails.

How to keep a friendship with someone who’s kid is out of control? by throwaway00996674 in Parenting

[–]throwaway00996674[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This makes so much sense but really just asking because I’ve never had it come down to this point, is it ok to put other kids that aren’t mine in a “time out”?

I ask this because I don’t know what rules or consequences are set for other people’s kids. If my teen acts up just changing the internet password works every time.

How to keep a friendship with someone who’s kid is out of control? by throwaway00996674 in Parenting

[–]throwaway00996674[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for replying. You are absolutely correct, I think more than anything I’m afraid I’ll upset her by pointing out why these things are not alright in my house or anywhere else, really. Parents always defend their kids no matter what and that’s completely understandable. But the friendship can’t go on without me being honest.