Experts suggest
parents try these techniques when dealing with other people’s children.
If children squabble,
help them work out their own solutions. “Too often, parents want to step in for
their kids,” Parents can stop altercations, but let the kids make amends.
If parent is present
but seemingly unaware of a child’s behavior, a casual “you might want to check
on Billy” should prompt some action. Another approach is to state the facts.
Keep play dates short
or open-ended. This helps prevent misbehavior that stems from children being overexcited
or tired. One hour is plenty for many preschoolers. If kids simply aren’t
getting along, the host should call the other parent to pick the child up; with
the assurance they can try again another day.
Focus on safety and
preventing property damage. Ignore the open mouth chewing. Remember kids might
not break rules deliberately. What’s obliviously no-no to you might be
acceptable in their home.
Give kids the
benefits of the doubt. One mom was appalled when a child who just moved into
the neighborhood walked into her house without knocking. It turned out he was
accustomed to and open door policy with friend in his old neighborhood.
Reiterate important
house rules to visitors, but focus on the positive. For example – at our house we
sit on the couch instead of jumping on it or we only eat snacks at the table,
not walking around on the carpet.
Choose neutral
territory for a play date, such as a park or zoo.
Don’t judge, lets
your second child be payback. Feel smug because your angel proves your
parenting style is the best way? Wait until your second child turns out to be “spirited”
and proves all your theories wrong.
If the other parent
isn’t around to see a child’s misbehavior, be mostly truthful.
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