Give me strength

[Momof4]

That's definitely one of my pet peeves. If you aren't using a stern voice with a child when they do something unacceptable how will they ever learn? You don't have to spank them for pete sake, just use a stern voice and a stern face and they will understand. I think the parents need to do it the most because they are the people that children love the most. It isn't always as effective coming from other people.

All I can tell you is that I've seen it happen again and again. My rules are followed at daycare by all the children and they behave well because I'm clear with my expectations of them and always consistent. Then when their parents arrive they sometimes turn into little monsters because they know they can get away with murder with their parents!