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Asked by lighthousemt {324} http://www.golifechurch.com 6/9/2010 4:31:44 PM I have a friend and him and his wife are very busy people, they get praise for all the things they do, however, they have three kids who are bossy and picky, and do not behave well in others homes, what would be the best way to handle this? |
http://www.redroom.com/author/charles-a-ray 6/9/2010 4:49:58 PM | [0 Votes] Flag as inappropriate |
That is not an uncommon situation with kids whose parents are away at work a lot. You might try simply listening to them - engage them in a conversation about something they like. If they're not too far gone, this often helps to curb some of the fussiness - they want attention. If they're really over the edge, if you have to deal with them, simply set some firm rules and stick to them. |
Answered by sbrown955 {52} 6/9/2010 6:41:31 PM | [0 Votes] Flag as inappropriate |
I think that when they're in my home, they have to abide by my rules, so I explain "this is the way we do it here," and keep an eye on them to make sure they comply. With children who have very different expectations in their own homes, this can take a while with a lot of gentle correction, but generally I've found the children want to get approval and so try to learn and follow my rules. It also helps to explain WHY we do things this way in this house, so they understand why I'm asking for this behavior or banning another one. |
Comments from Facebook | ||
| Melissa Myers Talk with the parents explain whats going on! Saturday, August 07, 2010 | ||
| Kim Smith Don`t invite them over. Then it is not your problem. Saturday, August 07, 2010 | ||
| Cheryle Martinez Unless you are open to this friendship coming to an end, I would not say a word. You probably are not going to change the way they parent. When they are in your home ask that they follow your rules. Or like Kim Smith said, don`t have them over. Saturday, August 07, 2010 | ||
| Melanie Johnson Thomas I would tell them because there are no bad kids just bad parents! Saturday, August 07, 2010 | ||
| Bridgette Rodgers Explain to the parents that their kidsbehavior is unacceptable in your home, and if they do not get their attitudes as far as respecting others homes in check, the kids are no longer welcome there. One thing I believe in is never allowing someone else`s kids to come into my home and do things I do not allow my own children to do! Saturday, August 07, 2010 | ||
| Angela Figgatt Find out if they even notice the way there kids act, cuz you might notice they try to be friends more than parents and let the kids basically run there life. Saturday, August 07, 2010 | ||
| Maria Coral im sorry melanie that is not true, Some kids just take advantage of there parents when there in other peoples home i would sit them down and talk to them and the kids when they r there. Saturday, August 07, 2010 | ||
| Julie Patane I know someone in thts situation and because of it i am no longer talking to them because of the kids all older like 12 17 14 it stupid and i did have a conversation with her that did do no good. im sick of it. Sunday, August 08, 2010 | ||
| Janelle Sauceda Plain and simple, when children are in your home they obey your rules(If the parents don`t like it then they don`t have to bring their kids with them!!!) Lay down the rules as they walk through your door. Kids do take advantage of their parents, but that`s because we let them!!! Sunday, August 08, 2010 | ||
| Liza Gonzales Balosca children need rules. talk to them like a grown up and i`m pretty sure they will obey you Sunday, August 08, 2010 | ||
| Jenny Fallaw I TOTALLY agree with Janelle! Sunday, August 08, 2010 | ||