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[quote=Anonymous]I'm not sure I'd describe the behavior as narcissistic and I have a narcissistic parent.

My suggestion is be more realistic about their age and where they're at in life and lighten up a bit and just be more flexible.  It sounds like you are really planning everything out ahead of time and when it doesn't go your way, you're not very adaptable.  Your dairy allergic child must surely be around food all the time he or she can't eat.  What's the big deal about the donuts.  Eat them or don't.

Thinking they'd want to go to a neighborhood house party is kind of odd.  I barely want to go to those now depending on the day I've had and I know all my neighbors!  I would have sent my spouse with the kids to the party and stayed home and watched a movie with my parents.

Too cold outside?  Lend him a sweatshirt or a jacket.

Don't want to do the hike?  How about a drive through some scenic country and a stop at an apple orchard place.

In general, have a loose plan and offer options.  [/quote]

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