Getting ready for a scolding...

[Momof4]

Lou you have the right attitude in dealing with this. Remain laid back when you have the "meeting" and just state what you intially wrote. You would love for him to stay, he's a great kid except for the disruptive behaviour at meal time. You need to do what is best for the children as a whole group and if xxxx's behaviour doesn't improve in the 3 weeks, you would love to care for him mornings only and smile, smile smile.

I agree with this, that you should be confident and in control at all times with the parents because you know you are doing everything right and in the best interest of the children in your care. I'm really glad that you don't NEED the income from this child and therefore can terminate on the spot if necessary. Do NOT take any crap from the parents since the Dad is at home. If the Mom gives you attitude you don't need that and she needs to know she's not the queen of the world!

I'm not sure how old this boy is, but I would remove his plate and utensils when he acts up if he didn't listen to me and if he was disrespectful by throwing his food he would be done his meal and removed from the table to sit on his own until the rest of the children finish.

The parents have to be working with you to train the children in all facets of life or you are beating your head against a brick wall.

If the Dad comes at 12:30 and you have to tell him that his son is hungry because he was being disruptive and uncontrollable at lunchtime, so what? The Dad can feed him when he gets home.