Dealing with relatives kids.

[kidlove]

oh Mimi, I cant count how many times i have wanted to chime in and tell kids how it is.....I generally stay quiet and try not to "rock the boat" with family but as a rule of thumb in my life in general, whether it be family or not...if I see a child doing something potentialy harmful to themselves or to others (part provider part human being) and no one else steps in i.e. parents or other adults, I will not hesitate to jump in and correct the situation. You did the right thing as you and your mother already know. sounds to me like this little girl is a brat, and parents of brats are usually a little more defensive regarding their kids and their kids actions, due in part because they know their kid is a brat and part because ultimately they know who is to blame,...THEM! they take every word of correction directed toward their kid as a personal insult to them and their parenting in general. Just know you did the right thing and keep your eye on that girl.......she better not get caught doing something like that when her parents aren't around, then it will be her word against yours. HEE HEE HEE