I view it the same way: DCP, I always step back and let the parent have authority when they come through the door...however..if the child treats me with disrespect, I correct them immediately. and if a child treats the parent poorly, I give the parent the control the first "offense" but if the parent doesnt do anything, then I will correct the child in front of the parent. 1) to show the parent how you should respond to a disrepectful child and 2) to let the parent know.."I got your back, man" ha ha