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When other Mums chip in and tell your child not to do something

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Blossom4538 · 03/08/2016 19:36

Not keen when Mum friends tell my DD not to do something. Usually something small, not particularly naughty at all. Or if something I mention to DD, they'll be really harsh and back me up I guess but just feels a little unnecessary. I guess it's because I never do this to my friends kids. Obv if the Mum wasn't there and I was looking after them with my DD then they're my responsibility, but I never really chip in when they are dealing with a small issue and I will praise them but not really tell them not to do something, not my place really. Leave it to the Mum! I'm far from perfect but I've had two Mums do this recently and it gets my back up.

It may just be me and prob more of an issue as my child is diagnosed with anxiety and other struggles, so can be nervous around people. The other Mums are aware.

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OP posts:
finova · 03/08/2016 19:40

I hate this too.

CanadaMoose · 03/08/2016 19:40

If multiple friends are doing this, you're likely being too soft. It sounds like you're not parenting, so your friends feel they need to step in before it gets out of hand.

Cutecat78 · 03/08/2016 19:39

Depends if it is affecting them or their property ...

purplefizz26 · 03/08/2016 19:38

Yanbu I hate this!

As long as the parent is on the ball and keeps an eye on what their kid is doing and deals with any misbehaving appropriately, every one else should butt out!

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