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[quote=Anonymous]I only have a second while my charge is in an appointment.  I've been with this family for around a month now and things are going well for the most part.  When I interviewed for the position they told me he has a sensory processing disorder. I've worked with children with the same issues before and have not noticed. The family avoids questions of a clinical diagnosis.  He goes to OT 2 times a week and has an inclusion specialist that stays with him at school.  I have built great relationships with both of his specialists and both have told me that his issues are behavioral and that he is aware of his actions and none of us have issues with him behaving. Initially he tested us all and saw that it differed from the  reactions of his parents.

My issue is that once his parents come through the door he gets very wild and disrespectful towards me.  We have damn near perfect days! He uses his manners he listens well and follows directions.  We don't have to deal with tantrums or melt downs.  However immediately when mom or dad walk in he throws toys at me, throws food, slams doors in my face and yells at me. It's ridiculous. Today his dad was in and out and he took advantage of that. He instantly began running around with pretzels in his mouth and when I asked him to sit down while he eats like usual he threw them and toys. I got up to talk to him about his choices and he slammed his door on me. I take things away when children misuse them. I explained he would not be getting the pretzels back and the toys he through would be put away for another day. He began fake crying and asking his dad to hold him. Not only did his dad coddle him, but he gave his pretzels back and kept repeating tell her you're sorry. All of his caregivers including me  have been vocal o them that training him to say sorry with no consequence is pointless.  Yet there it was.  He has had at least 3 nannies over the past 6 months. I condenser myself resilient and don't like to give up on kids. I love him and his baby brother but worry about him mimicking his actions as he grows.  I'm wondering if I should have a sit down with them or just start looking again? Or should I just let them know that when they are home don't expect me to be around or "on" if I'm undermined.

My background:

10 years experience as a Montessori and traditional preschool teacher
Degree in ec
And this is my 5th family
Kids are 3 and 10 months[/quote]

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