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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here and I admit I have had an overall general struggle with the children of this family and yes- maybe it's because I don't know how to set some gentle boundaries without seeming rude.  They are always pushing my boundaries and are very outspoken.

As an example, last year, when I had all of her kids over - the older child kept roaming around all over the house into bedrooms, attics, opening closet doors.  I guess exploring a new house, and very curious, but I was like ummm... can you please stay downstairs and out of the bedrooms? "Why can't I go in there?" "I'd just like you to stay downstairs." "Why" etc...

And another one of the children has often been extremely rude to me - things like mocking me, or after serving dinner, saying things like "this tastes awful, why did you make this?" To the extent that I was pretty appalled because I've never had another child speak to me like that before (apart from our own kids lol).  And I just tell them point blank - "That was extremely rude." And I actually think the youngest is adorable and hilarious, but always wants to be the center of the conversation, and maybe the toughest to manage without offending because I realize they are still just learning.[/quote]

Wow! This problem is so much bigger than a child who interrupts. These children are being raised without any boundaries or manners at all. You can't fix this, and I suspect mom would become offended if you tried to redirect. I think the best you can do is adult only  visits, and after what you just described, we would have been adult only a long time ago.[/quote]

Yep, this.  I get it, op.  Dcum likes to jump on people, so take the criticism as worth the price you paid for it.   Those kids have no boundaries and you can’t fix it.   I’m the same as you.   I love my kids, I love my friends’ kids in that I would do all in my power to protect them and care for them, but if I get a few precious hours with a friend, I want to have a nice chat with my friend, not listen to a 9 year old’s viewpoints on the world.   [/quote]

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