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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am talking about the idea that "it takes a village" means "other adults are obligated to support whatever decision I make about raising my child."

Now, as it happens, I consider this

Adult: would you like a cookie?
Child: *doesn't answer* *turns around to ask nanny what healthy treat they will make this afternoon*

to be far less polite than addressing an adult by just the adult's first name when that's what the adult has asked to be addressed by, but of course we are all entitled to our own opinion on this.[/quote]

You are entitled to your opinion.  We changed how the children reacted because I got tired of dealing with adults yelling at my charges for their father's decisions.  It's unreasonable to ask a child to turn down yummy things that aren't good for them on a frequent basis without providing an alternative.  And if a 5 year old turns to ask me immediately what we can make later, rather than telling me that she thinks your candy tastes awful, I don't see the problem.[/quote]

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