Whats the best way to tell a parent that their child is out of control?
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What are you a doctor of for Gods sake!
Tell them the truth but diplomatically because we are all over protective of our little ones
Tell them they need to reinforce who the boss is, the child shouldnt contro the parent, tell them nicely that their child does not obay orders that they should do something about that before it gets worse
Mind your own buisiness!!
You don't!
saying "Oh My God you have your hands full with that little demon" ought to do it.
if they care they'll know already!
Scream at them
Your kid a little sod sort it!
Say, " Hey your child is out of control"
Just like that. "Hey, your child is out of control. Do something now before it's too late."
Not something that you can tell a parent.they will defend their kids. Send an a tape of Nanny 911 in a unmarked envelope. Good luck
being a parent of a 12 year old - I can tell you I am always receptive to parental input as long as it is given fairly and accurately with evidence - not accusingly - choose your words wisely and avoid 'you' statements.
They probably already know but don't know what to do about it. I know my daughter is out of control but don't know where to turn for help. It is very frustrating.
Tell them that their child is a handful. The parent should be parenting, not letting the child control them.
Don't! Unless they bring the topic up.
campare him or her to a kid more stable
There's never a good way to give 'news' like this; I don't believe that the parents haven't noticed, so they must be ignoring it. So what you are saying will sound like 'I have a problem with your childs behaviour and therefore your parenting skills'.
I think the best thing to do is be direct and to the point, especially if the parents are wishy washy and try to change the subject. Just say it - then duck. If you have to ban their kid from visiting your home or whatever, just do it, say why. And don't be talked out of it. Its your home after all, not theirs to smash up.
Watch the King of the Hill episode where the new, out of control kid moved in next to Hank and became his bully. His parents thought that he was just "expressive".
Unless the kid is bothering you or your kid, maybe you don't.
Find out if the parent is having issues that has distracted them to the point where they don't realize their child is a little monster. Most people will react better to concern for them, than criticism of their offspring/charge.
I would correct the kid verbally, in a kind tone of course and then look at the parent. Most won't like this, but it will let them know where your tolerance level lies.
If all else fails, I would have to distance myself from them, of if I really love them or the kid, I'd have to reminisce how that kind of behaviour would have got me a look from my Mother that would have set me straight REAL fast.
It's really not a good idea to tell another parent how to bring up their child.
Chances are if their child is out of control, then the parents are likely to be out of control too.
There is nothing you can do about it really.
Tactfully, don't be accusing, casually mention that the child looks like a handful, if they laugh it off use a i know a child who was etc.. Don't dish out advise unless you've got your facts straight.
Be kind parenting is not easy!!
say listen your kid is a brat
If your a really good mate and can talk about most things, then you should be able to bring it up - they will probably be crying out for someone to rant their frustrations too and get some idea on what to do!
If however you dont know a person to that level, parents are very protective over that kind of stuff, and can take it as a personal attack on parenting skills, so you will need to be really careful, to the extent of keeping your gob shut! lol! I dont mean that in a bad way at all - just telling you how it is!
You could just try distancing yourself a bit, but then you risk distancing yourself from your friends - mate - you got a hard one here - i wish you lots of luck.
I'm not helping much am I?! :o(
being a mom, the first thing I would say not to do is confront the parent in a "you don't know what your doing" kind of way. Ask if they need help in getting whatever is being done, done. You know, let the parent know you want to help or at least be helpful before you tell said parent that their kid is a brat. I believe all parents know (whether they admit it outloud or not) if they have a bratty child that needs to have their butts smacked or a well behaved child that gets all the praise from other non related adults. I also think that telling a parent that you really don't know well or at all that their kid is out of control will just cause said parent to react in a bad way. I have always tried to play on the mom's "what can you do" side and usually more control is fast in coming.
I agree unless you, provide childcare for this child, or he/she plays with your children, it's none of your bussiness.
Don't hang around them. Keep your oppinon to yourself, never mess with Mama's cub!!!
hehe. i dunno how you are guna tell mi prnts that i am out of control, although i wouldnt bother. they already know i am.
hehe lol!
just b honest, but not rough or mean
No one knows better than they do; it's not your business.
smack the kid upside his head since obviously the parents wont do it.
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