WWYD? Kids Who Break Rules When Parents Arrive

[laundrymom]

This is something that I would have a huge problem with,... since he has repeatedly done it, I would at drop off take the toy,.. look at him and say,.. MOM is putting this in the car,... If she wants you to have it on the way home then you may but this toy is not allowed in my house anymore. You have hit too many times with it and it is not welcome. Then HAND it to mom. say,.. see you tonight mom have a great day and send her to work.

I do this too. I have a 4 year old who will do this. He has a stuffed animal that he will frequently use to whip others with which results in it being put in his bag until after he leaves my house. As soon as Mom or Dad come, he goes for it immediately - never fails. I'll tell him in front of Mom/Dad he'll have to wait until he leaves the house because (explanation of what happened)... That way Mom/Dad knows whats up. I wouldn't say they back me up, but they don't override my decision.