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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m not close to these parents, but their child was downright rude to my kid. I’m inclined not to say anything, but wonder what others have done in the past.[/quote]

It would depend on the situation. If it was a kid I don't know and don't spend time with, probably not. I would simply not set up other activities with the kid and encourage my child to avoid that kid at the park/recess.

If it is a kid who I know and whose family I know I would probably say something. Most of the kids we have over or hang out with are pretty well behaved and good kids. They all have their moments but if there was something that happened that bothered me, I would see it as out of the norm and let the parent know that something seems to be up.

We walk home with a couple of other kids. The parents take turns picking up and dropping off. I know their normal behavior during the walk and will occasionally need to remind them that potty humor is not appreciated or that they need to keep their hands to themselves. Nothing serious. But when one of the kids starts being more physical then the norm, a slight push to get past a kid, or hanging back and lagging instead of running ahead, I'll text the parents to let them know that something seems to be up. More a "X is out of sorts, he was shoving Y and being moody." or "Z was hanging back with me instead of goofing off with A. Don't know if something is up."  Normally the kid who was hanging back ends up sick and misses the next day.

The kids all play well together, 99% of the time, so when something happens it stands out. [/quote]

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