New friend trouble!!!

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Ds is 5 and had a new friend over to play this afternoon. To my shock, the boy was not only misbehaved but also manipulative and i could see that he was bullying ds into things that he wanted ds to do. The boy is older, bigger and ds seems totally smitten. Ds is very gentle and has always had well behaved friends.

The mum when she came to pick him up seemed fine and the boy was much better behaved in her presence.

Should i tell the mum abt her son's behaviour? More importantly, how do I wean my son off him?

If he's in your home don't you have a right to intervene in a polite, staring straight in the eyes, firm manner? I certainly would rather than causing potential problems by speaking to the mother.

Agree. Impose your rules in your house. OR better still, don't invite him again and hope that your DS will go off him. Invite other friends to play instead and hope that your DS bonds better with those.

In a few years you will have no say in who your DS chooses as friends

I agree with the others while he is in your home he follows your rules.

Having said that when ever I had other kids round for tea etc they were often like this maybe testing to see what they can get away with, and doing stuff they wouldnt dare do at home

Apoligies for not having replied earlier. Thanks a ton for ur inputs. Will try to get other friends over more often.