Am I crossing a line?

[5 Little Monkeys]

I don't think you did!

My handful was like this....the parents didn't parent at all and when they did do something, it was never successful because they weren't firm enough and there was never any REAL consequence, just empty threats. I on more than one occasion would step in and I know mom likely thought I was over stepping my boundaries but I figure, my house my rules and if you're not going to respect your parent than I'm going to step in and you are going to respect me.

They eventually left (did the happy dance) and I am positive one of the biggest reasons was because they thought I was too hard on her. Oh well...let me know how she is when she's older!! She is a bright little girl and has learned very early on how to get what she wants through manipulation...kinda scary when you think about it!