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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just curious. NP here read through everything and think you have sound advice. But does the stealing, bratty, mean, aggressive child of your BF [b]make you question the parenting/maturity level of your BF[/b]? Or ever impact the alone time you want to spend with her? Where is the child learning behavior?

I ask because I'm a new parent and haven't faced anything like this, hopefully won't have to when DD is bigger, but curious to know PPs thoughts on if friendships stay strong when you pull back because of bratty bad ass children, or if moms/BFFs get offended.[/quote]

OP here.

Good question. The short answer is no, but what else could it be? I am actually shocked that BF's kid is such a brat. She puts huge emphasis on manners and discipline. That is how BF was raised. Her DD is very well-mannered (please, thank you), when mom is watching. However, BF's DH is kind of a dick. He is also the King of Idle Threats. I think he thinks it is funny when DD bullies other kids, like she is "tough"

Her behavior isn't extreme (physical, well, except for the occasional hair pull) but it is not how I raise my kids and don't want them to be subjected her behavoir.

Hasn't impacted our relationship yet. BF and I go out to dinner every now and then. We both work (and she has an extremely demanding job) so she is very busy. She does invite us to stay at their ski house in the winter but I declined once this year becuase I don't want my DDs subjected to her DD for a whole weekend so I miss that time with her (we used to go skiing all the time for years together at her place) but other than that, we chalk it up to being busy.

For those who suggest saying something - yes, she is my BF of 25 years, but I still don't feel right saying "Hey, I think your DD is really mean". ANy suggestions on how to approach it?

And I do call out BF's DD's bad behavior when I see it. It usually results in her rolling her eyes and sulking away, but never changes anything. [/quote]

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