You'll have to forgive this post but I need to blow off a little steam. There are some things that I find very irritating and one happened to me yesterday. I need to vent a little, and what better way than a blog.
Don't try and parent my child when I am there. When I send my child to your house and I am not around, of course I expect my child to act accordingly, respect your rules and listen to you. But when I am around if you have a problem with what my child is doing then you come to me with the request, you don't snap or yell at my child. Maybe your having a bad day, I don't care, respect my child and don't take your issues out on them. If you see my child about to do something that is going to hurt them self or someone else then of course speak up, if there is no time for my inclusion. But if she is doing something that you feel is inappropriate behavior then bring it to my attention and I will deal with it how I see fit. I'm sorry, but if you think it appropriate to berate my child in front of me then you have another thing coming. Not only is rude to me but it demeans my authority and insults my parenting skills. Let me be the judge of whether or not the behavior is worth snatching back something, that she clearly is only trying to help with, and snapping at her like a cruel witch. Maybe you need to step back and think about a situation before you jump to the wrong conclusion. Your just lucky that I respect you as a person enough to hold my tongue and not lash out at you for acting so foolishly. If we are both in the same room and I see your child doing something I would never take it upon myself to correct his behavior, because I know that's your job.
I know that it's your child's special day, but please let my girls share in the fun, they only want to help!
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