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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There's no need to justify or over-explain your reasoning.  Just ask for what you want.  Over and over and over and over and over again.

For example:

"Please don't share your spoon with Jimmy.  Let him use his own."

"Please don't feed Jimmy with your hands.  Here's his spoon."

"Please let Jimmy feed himself.  He's practicing it a lot right now."

"Please don't share your cup with Jimmy.  His cup is right here."

"Please don't let Jimmy lick your ice cream cone.  He has his own.

Sound repetitive?  It is.  Just keep saying these things.  Every time.  Even (especially) if you think you sound like a broken record.

Eventually it will sink in (and/or they will get SO SICK OF LISTENING TO YOU) that they will stop sharing utensils and stop hand feeding him.  It may take awhile, but it will work.

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Seriously, if one of your relatives did this - you'd still hang out with them?[/quote]

Nope.  Probably not.  And/or DH and I would make fun of them constantly.

That said, I wrote the above advice seriously.  If she's that worked up about germs etc., it may be an effective strategy.

Personally, I think she's completely over-reacting and will likely alienate her family and friends.  But hey, germs seem to be her top priority, and she asked for advice.  I think this would be effective.[/quote]

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