Originally Posted by LittleExplorers:
Why are some parents so afraid to say no to their kids? They need discipline. Mom of almost 2 year old comes with a stuffy she could just not let go of. I take it and hand it back. I have a "if you bring it, I wash it and you leave it here" policy and germs have been going around. Mom says I know but I just can't tell her no. Today she comes with two Peppa Pig toothbrushes, same reason, it's so cute and I can't say no. So now you want her to carry around and get them full of germs?! Again, I say here you go mom, hand them back and say see you later.
I used to be the "bad guy" upon drop off for years.
Parents never changed and were clearly comfortable with me playing that role.
I got tired of it after a bit and started saying things like "I know it's hard to say no to your child but you'll have to as she can't stay until you take (item) from her and bring it to the car."
Then I turned around and went about my business while mom or dad tried to figure out how to take X from their child.
I refuse to be the bad guy when parents create the issue.
I am responsible only for what I cause/create (in regards to the DCK's).
