Should I Keep My Mouth Shut?

[WImom]

DCM brings in kids this morning and says she took DCG's blanket away (her lovey) because she was being sassy. Right away I'm thinking great, this should be fun at nap today. DCG is 3y (almost 4y) but both these kids are VERY routine so this is not going to be good. So not only has she been a crab all day - 5 tantrums this morning she is also sobbing now because of not having her blanket.

I really think mom should have taken something away that had to do with at home, like TV or outside, etc. I really want to say this to mom but am I overstepping my boundries???

[Blackcat31]

Don't say a word. If the DCG sleeps well without it, then awesome! happyface

But if she starts to pitch a fit or becomes too upset to nap, then call mom and have her pick up.

That way, you are giving the consequence of mom's actions over to her. Why should you deal with the fallout from something she chose to do...kwim?

[countrymom]

when things like this happen (or they forget to bring their lovies) I have "special" blankets here. Everyone wants a special blanket from my house. Maybe find something that is similiar and tell her that its a special blankie and it can only stay here. Usually works.

[Ariana]

Thats pretty sad that she punishes her kid by taking away her blanket. I agree with countrymom and see if she'll accept something from your house as a lovey.

[WImom]

Well I didn't say anything (she had emailed to see how she was doing). She actually did fall asleep well without it BUT her brother I know wouldn't and they will have to do them both at the same time probably since they are twins.

Hopefully she'll stay asleep and won't wake up looking for it.

[sharlan]

I don't allow the parents to use my home as punishment in anyway. In other words, if the child acts up at home, I expect the consequences to happen there.

I use to have a parent that would tell their child that if he didn't behave, she was taking him to my house and leaving him. I termed.