How to Parent a Parent?

[Blackcat31]

I'll usually offer advice once, if I have any. After that I just consider it whining on the parents part.

I have an 11mo still getting up 2-4 times per night. At first I was trying to keep her up, offer advice, feed her more so she'd sleep longer. Then I realized I was the only one working on the issue. Well, it's dcmoms problem now. I think she actually likes the situation so she can whine and people will feel sorry for her.

Ah, the attention seeking parent.

I think NannyDe has an entire chapter devoted to that type of parent.

[sharlan]

The only advice I offer is - if you can't control them at 2, you'll never be in control at 16.