tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588414500487960.post8682479759299063337..comments2024-01-06T16:09:18.580-05:00Comments on Ask Wifey: Leave Your Kid at HomeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01531001180084362992noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588414500487960.post-91541486547925733292009-07-31T02:07:20.323-04:002009-07-31T02:07:20.323-04:00Children need a clear definition of acceptable and...Children need a clear definition of acceptable and unacceptable conduct. They feel more secure when they know the borders of permissible action.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bluepixo.com/Parents/HandinHand/blog/31/" rel="nofollow"><b>*BluePixo Entertainment</b> - A place for mom and dad to share topics about parenthood*</a>BluePixohttp://www.bluepixo.com/Parents/HandinHand/blog/31/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588414500487960.post-34276161362285661982009-05-26T23:48:21.115-04:002009-05-26T23:48:21.115-04:00The fear of God always works. LOL! Other peopl...The fear of God always works. LOL! Other people's kids are a really touchy issue. I try not to interfere with how people raise their kids especially since I don't have my own. I do have my opinions, but I always can hear someone saying, "what do you know? You don't have kids." I've worked with kids for many years, so I do feel like I can give good advice, but I only give it when asked. My advice is to watch Supernanny...she rocks!joanofalltradeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12531235342796697451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588414500487960.post-58744677553634976742009-05-24T20:28:35.294-04:002009-05-24T20:28:35.294-04:00Great topic and great advice!!!Great topic and great advice!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588414500487960.post-68356341367176444192009-05-24T13:00:05.502-04:002009-05-24T13:00:05.502-04:00I've been in situations where nothing happens unti...I've been in situations where nothing happens until I address someone else's child's behavior. I'm thinking, "You know that's not right... you can see your child about to graffiti my wall with that marker..." Leave it to me, and I'll correct the situation. If you're offended by my stopping the destruction of my property... don't come over. <br /><br />It takes a village... I discipline my friend's kids and they discipline mine - not in a "I'm about to spank you" type of way, but in a more neutral "If you jump on my sofa again - all of you are about to get a time out... won't get to watch the dvd... no bubbles outside..." kind of way. It's important to have friends who share your values. So, if one kid is hitting another or destroying your personal property, you and your friend will automatically agree on what needs to happen. You'll trust each other's judgment. <br /><br />Otherwise, I agree with you Wifey - leave the kids out of the friendship.Kimberlyhttp://www.simplydoyou.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588414500487960.post-72760110360332579022009-05-21T22:51:28.956-04:002009-05-21T22:51:28.956-04:00I think you've got the pertinent feedback here. I...I think you've got the pertinent feedback here. I'd just like to say that this topic is a BEAST and I think you nailed it.Kathy B!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13932652254033295435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588414500487960.post-45540415640633185812009-05-21T17:37:08.394-04:002009-05-21T17:37:08.394-04:00Great input everyone! And, thanks for your kind wo...Great input everyone! And, thanks for your kind words. <br /><br />Hopefully your tips will help "Leave Your Kid at Home" out - smiles!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01531001180084362992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588414500487960.post-54015419377166906612009-05-21T10:56:44.391-04:002009-05-21T10:56:44.391-04:00This is very, very touchy. My sister's son is a b...This is very, very touchy. My sister's son is a bit rude at times, but never out of control. When he is in our home he is very respectful and do things by the rules set in our house. Like one of the commenters said kids do act differently around their parents so see if that could be the case. When I'm with my nephew around his parents he is rude, but when he's with me and the hubby and our kids he's just fine, but once again he is not as unruly as you have described your friend's child to be.Felicia - I complete Mehttp://www.icompletemeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588414500487960.post-62241075694161684842009-05-20T21:58:11.908-04:002009-05-20T21:58:11.908-04:00Hey there,
Just visiting over from SITS---great bl...Hey there,<br />Just visiting over from SITS---great blog!<br /><br />Have an amazing day....Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305357810894657905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588414500487960.post-91271127246529480012009-05-20T17:04:11.548-04:002009-05-20T17:04:11.548-04:00This is really good advice, Wifey. I am seriously...This is really good advice, Wifey. I am seriously impressed. Moms are way too touchy about their kids to be able to handle a situation like this head on. Always best to redirect the blame, when you can.<br /><br />I have got to get my hands on that book of yours!<br /><br />-Francesca3 Bay B Chickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17900160137075495724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588414500487960.post-61993098449890850362009-05-20T14:40:12.189-04:002009-05-20T14:40:12.189-04:00I love your advice however, I also have to say tha...I love your advice however, I also have to say that if one of my *Besties* told me that they thought I might have a problem with my child I think I would listen. At least check it out with a doctor or consult a couple of other friends for their opinions. Parenting is not perfect and I know that if one of my Besties tells me something in LOVE, not in an I can't stand your kid kind of way then I would be at least receptive.Eyeglasses & Endzoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04799530639331072171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588414500487960.post-61250214350093268832009-05-20T11:43:11.765-04:002009-05-20T11:43:11.765-04:00Oh my goodness! I believe my bluntness would have ...Oh my goodness! I believe my bluntness would have to surface. "Girl, I love you, but I can't handle little Johnny; my nerves are bad!"MOMSWEBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03425350066254996873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588414500487960.post-52062535707473822542009-05-20T11:34:26.306-04:002009-05-20T11:34:26.306-04:00Most children behave differently with their parent...Most children behave differently with their parents than away from them - if you separate the time spent - that is, make plans with mom, make separate plans for the boys.. and don't leave the boys unsupervised (just unsupervised by Mom), you may be able to guide the behavior in a way consistent with your household rules. And eventually host them both at the same time.CatrinkaShttp://thismattersthisday.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588414500487960.post-17399236312518105572009-05-20T09:51:35.497-04:002009-05-20T09:51:35.497-04:00Well I haven't had friends to say this to, but rea...Well I haven't had friends to say this to, but real close family. I've just come out and told them they need to have a better control of their children. Some of them don't like it but the truth is the truth. Some people think they are doing great by trying to be their children's friend...maybe later in life as they become adults, but I tell my daughter that I don't have 15 year old friends.QueenBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460333532281245829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588414500487960.post-37293916417257085632009-05-20T09:32:06.360-04:002009-05-20T09:32:06.360-04:00I think your advice is really good. Telling someo...I think your advice is really good. Telling someone you don't like her child isn't a good way to endear yourself to your friend.<br /><br />Perhaps if you were to see a kid act up while you were on your girl-date you could use that kid as an example of unacceptable behavior.MsTypohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10405552178619579820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30588414500487960.post-24193474244786360552009-05-20T09:25:31.939-04:002009-05-20T09:25:31.939-04:00Yes, that is a touchy one. I have been in similar...Yes, that is a touchy one. I have been in similar situations, but never with a good friend. Usually I just take the lead and say things myself to the out of control kid (in front of their mom) and if the mom doesn't like it, then maybe she wouldn't bring the kid over to play anymore. But again, this wasn't with a good friend. I think your advice was right on, Wifey.Funkidivagirlhttp://funkidivagirl.comnoreply@blogger.com