It is frustrating but it might be worth if to 'educate' the parent. At least it might cut down your frustration by trying. Say things like:
"Why don't you put things you don't want him to wear away somewhere where he can't see them?" Then add "That always worked when my kids were little."
"If he doesn't want to wear his shoes when it is snowing, let him walk barefoot in the snow to the car."
I noticed my daughter has a way of speaking to my grandson that does not produce good results. She'll say "Do you want to get your shoes on and leave now?" I told her no, no, no unless not leaving is an option. I told her to say "We are leaving now, go get your shoes."
Laurel
P.S. I think sometimes parents just need a little coaching. We shouldn't have to do it but it is worth it if they actually listen and do it and if they don't at least we vented it.
"Why don't you put things you don't want him to wear away somewhere where he can't see them?" Then add "That always worked when my kids were little."
"If he doesn't want to wear his shoes when it is snowing, let him walk barefoot in the snow to the car."
I noticed my daughter has a way of speaking to my grandson that does not produce good results. She'll say "Do you want to get your shoes on and leave now?" I told her no, no, no unless not leaving is an option. I told her to say "We are leaving now, go get your shoes."
Laurel
P.S. I think sometimes parents just need a little coaching. We shouldn't have to do it but it is worth it if they actually listen and do it and if they don't at least we vented it.
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