So, I have a 5 year old in my care. If he can find a way to whine, push his parents buttons and get them to do exactly what he wants then he will do it. And they always cave. Today at lunch, dad drops him after kindergarten. Kid refuses to walk to door from car, so dad carries him. Kid wants to go home, eat a pbj and play with his own toys. Dad negotiates, tries to convince him staying at daycare is fun. I say, just leave him and he will come around. Dad won't leave til son stops pouting. I go upstairs and begin prepping lunch. Boy demands dad cones and helps me make lunch. Dad takes off shoes and starts walking into my kitchen. At which point I block his way and say, 'no need. I have it totally under control. ' he acts ticked off but leaves. Why do people give this power to their kids and where are some people boundaries? My home is my home, despite the fact I do daycare in it. Argh!