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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here-  For more context, I had just gotten out of the shower so I was getting dressed. My 4 year old was bent out of shape because he wanted to wear flip flops and we were going somewhere that required sneakers. I definitely did not like the way he was behaving but I don't think that deems him to be a nasty brat? I wouldn't have engaged in the power struggle with him. I would have put the shoes in front of him and headed towards the door. That type of approach typically works with him. My MIL (aka my husband's mother) was trying to forcibly put the shoes on for him and he kept yanking his feet away. I really do get it - that is maddening. But I would have never expected her to hit him! I was honestly stunned. I did appreciate her apology and transparency. I could tell she was embarrassed. But still...I can't imagine hitting someone else's child.

I feel like by hitting him, she muddied the waters because when I went to talk to him about what happened, I was more focused on "its never ok for anyone to hit you" rather than "your behavior was not ok".

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MIL was helping the child get ready,  At destination needed sneakers and wanted to wear sandals.  MIL was totally out of line - kid puts on the sandals and you bring the sneakers and socks.  This is like the kid wants to weat a T shirt but yy know it will get cool or isnt enough. You bri ng the jacket.

I would not have MIL babysit or help unsupervised.  [/quote]

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