Hi, I won't give too many details in case I'm recognise, but basically a friend I've known for about 5 years does not seem to be able to take anything verging on criticism of her DC. Obviously it doesn't happen too often, but over the years I've noticed a pattern.
She has fallen out with friends who criticised when her DC hurt their children (kicking, biting, etc). There was one occasion when I acted surprised that she let her DC do something and she got very defensive and a bit nasty about it. She argues with nursery staff when they speek to her about her DC's behaviour and with shop assistants if they comment on her DC causing upset in the shops.
Her child is generally well behaved but can be very disruptive and completely ignores what she says - runs off into dangerous areas and plays with dangerous objects, for example. She tells him not to at first, then gives up and lets him do it anyway. My DD copies his behaviour and my friend then she gets annoyed that I'm managing my own child's behaviour because it puts pressure on her to tell her child 'No' as well.
I feel I can't ever say anything that she may percieve as negative because she is so defensive and takes everything personally. It seems that everything is everybody elses fault. I'm worried her DC may hurt my child eventually and that that is going to end up in a row, because it won't go well.
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Should I stay friends with this defensive Mum?
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toolonglou · 13/04/2017 08:23
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