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[quote=Anonymous]I'm not going to get into specifics because it is irrelevant.  I will say that I set clear firm boundaries and enforce them and that the parents comment frequently on how well the kids behave for me (and how they wish the kids obeyed them the same way).

Thanks to the PP who made suggestions as to how to have this conversation--we are on different pages and how can we correct that.

As to those who think I should just quit, that is the question.  I feel confident that I could quit and find another job that is more in line with my discipline style, but I think the family would be completely blindsided.  I love the kids and the parents are wonderful and considerate employers, just a little clueless about child development.  I have suggested that they seek out parenting classes, when they complain about the kids' behavior, but they say aren't interested and feel that it's no big deal since lots of kids are worse for parents than for others (true, but not to this degree).

We are approaching the age when the kids will be constantly pushing boundaries and if things are inconsistent between caregivers, then I really don't think I will be up to having to break them of things like tantrumming, whining and ignoring directions every Monday after they get away with it all weekend.  So is there a way to have this conversation or do I just quit and say that it's for some other reason?[/quote]

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