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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you both have things you need to work on.  I don't see anything wrong with child being taught to respect adults with sir and ma'am or apologizing for poor behavior.  I also don't have an issue with kids at that age being supervised on stairs as we absolutely supervise.  You state you are very permissive and are.  They are two different parenting styles.  If you had your child come and jump on our couch, I would be really pissed.  That is inappropriate behavior and if you did not say something, I absolutely would.  I don't allow my kids to jump on the couch, so I am not allowing yours.  And, it is appropriate to expect a 4 year old to apologize for bad behavior.  Next time stay at a hotel where they will charge you for the furniture your child breaks.  They will probably be much more comfortable as will you.  She may need to relax a little and find alternatives to yelling but you need to set better rules and expectations for behavior for your kids.[/quote]

I have to agree with this post. I didnt read any actions taken that were per se abusive, rather they are strict.  I also dont think its so bad to require sir and ma'am and apologies. I wish i did more of that (well, not sir/maam, but requiring more respectful language). The yelling..well, lets just say that some days i find myself yelling at my boisterous kids much more than i am proud of, but i know im a great and loving mom.

The only whiff of abuse was the way you describe the way the kids react to their own parents. That seems unusual to me, kids that age are typically clingy to even the strictest of parents, and would be thrilled to see them after a long trip.

The way you describe your sil's interaction with your niece is very troubling though, and i think very sad. [/quote]

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