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July 6, 2006, 5:40 pm PDT

My Friend/Relative Won't Discipline!

Quote From: jettav

Well, you can't change her and her ways but you can make the rules and boundaries when it comes to your home and kids. If they cannot respect you and your kids then you have every right to remind them of your rules and if they don't like it then tell them to leave. I know, this is probably not something that you want to do, but believe me, sometimes it just has to be done. You can tell your sister that you care for her and her kids and such but rules/boundaries are just that and meant to be kept, not broken therefore you stick by your house rules. you may just need to stay away from her for a time and see what happens, stick to your guns and don't give in to her ways. Sounds like she has some issues that she needs to work on and until she gets control and gets the help with her kids and all that she needs, this will continue and it will get worse so I would advise you to keep space between the two of you and don't be fed into her ways.
I am sure that you have discussed the children's behavior with your sister.  She can either listen to you and take your advice or not.  That is 100% up to her as the parent.  You can choose to distance yourself if they don't live up to your expectation.  While reading your message I have to tell you I feel that you really dislike your neice and nephew (especially your nephew).  Or maybe resent that fact that your sister is not taking your advice and parenting the way YOU would like her too.  I sure hope you two work out your relationship without putting the kids in the middle.
 


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