Dirty Boots Walking Through My House

[Blackcat31]

It sounds like a power play to me - you can't tell me what to do.

It's not about the boots any more.

It's definitely about her having the last word or being the one in charge. Clearly she isn't in charge in regards to her child so she is getting her sense of power by being disrespectful to you.

Sometimes the best way to get through to those parents is to charge them....

"DCM,

I've repeatedly asked you not to let your son track mud and water through out my home. You have completely disregarded this request. Unfortunately I have now needed to hire a professional floor cleaner to rid the mud and dirt you've tracked in. I am enclosing the invoice for this service. Please include payment with your next tuition payment. Thank you "