Just Ticked off a DCM

[cheerfuldom]

I don't think she was embarrassed. I think she didn't like you not wanting to host his behavior. Giving her the option to leave him until he calmed down meant she couldn't stand there and snuggle and love him up while he acted up.

I agree. You basically parented the parent and most people do not like that. I know I have been really blunt and I feel like if the parent can't handle that, then they can find another daycare provider. I just had one parent leave over drop offs and you know what? I had that child replaced within a week or two. Worked out in my favor because that kid was a brat. I hate using that word because most kids really are great with a little structure and boundaries. But this kid was definitely a spoiled brat. Found out later that she was horrible for the previous provider as well.

[Blackcat31]

I agree. You basically parented the parent and most people do not like that. I know I have been really blunt and I feel like if the parent can't handle that, then they can find another daycare provider.

I agree.

I say something immediately to the parent.

I am NOT passive-aggressive about it either.

I simply refuse to entertain that kind of nonsense in my house.

[BumbleBee]

Well hmmmm....hard to tell. She was a bit less friendly but I may just be reading into it to much. Neither of us brought it up.

I don't know. *shrugs*

[lovemykidstoo]

Well hmmmm....hard to tell. She was a bit less friendly but I may just be reading into it to much. Neither of us brought it up.

I don't know. *shrugs*

Will be interesting to see it the 2.5 yr old acts like that at pickup again. Keep us posted and good luck!! :hug:

[countrymom]

omg you should have been here the other day. Parent screaming, one child asking whats for dinner and another refusing to get dressed. Omg, it was like out of a movie. I had to take charge, dress the child and send them out. I don't let children tell me what to do and I don't negotiate with them either.

[My3cents]

this was my yesterday. Kiddo refused to get dressed. Dad took him out and showed the child he was not in charge and he would be cold if he didn't put his stuff on. Kid must have changed his tune because he brought him back in to get dressed. Worked for this kid. Brother was having a fit, partly because Dad left and partly because big brother was upset. Dad took him to a heated car two steps away from my entrance. UGH! I am curious how today will work out. I am thinking it will be just great- This Dad showed the child consequences for the choice the child was making. If you don't get dressed your going to be cold.

I would have dressed my child, if the child undid everything I did I would take to the car and not come back in with child. Dad did what he thought was best and I respect that.

[BumbleBee]

Will be interesting to see it the 2.5 yr old acts like that at pickup again. Keep us posted and good luck!! :hug:

Dad's picking up. Dad doesn't play games.

[lovemykidstoo]

Dad's picking up. Dad doesn't play games.

Lucky when 1 parent at least gets it!