Hi everyone,
I'm a father of a 5-year-old boy, and I have a good friend who has a 8-year-old son. We often meet up with our families and spend time together. However, I've noticed some concerning behavior from my friend's son. He tends to be rude, self-centered, cunning, and has a know-it-all attitude. More worryingly, he expresses sexist views, thinking women are inferior to men. This is quite surprising because his parents are the complete opposite of this behavior.
Since we spend time together often, my son ends up playing with this child. I've observed how my friend's son mistreats and manipulates him. It's troubling to see my son starting to adopt some of these negative traits and attitudes.
I do believe that my friend's son will turn out fine in the long run because his parents are great role models. However, I don't want my son to be influenced by these behaviors or be mistreated.
Has anyone else dealt with a similar situation? How can I address this without causing tension between our families? Am I overthinking this, or is it a legitimate concern? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!