One part of parenting that no one enjoys is disciplining your children. The way you discipline your kids is a very personal parenting choice. But what happens when you aren't the one disciplining your child? What happens when someone else yells at your child? And, more importantly, how do yo tell someone not to yell at your kid?
In extreme situations, like your child being in harms' way, then it's acceptable for a stranger to yell at your little one. But what if a stranger yells at your child because your kid is being too loud at a restaurant or a store? Or if a stranger yells at your child because they don't like their behavior on the playground? Would you be able to jump into action and confront the other adult immediately or would you be so shocked that you'd say nothing? How about if it's family member that is yelling at your child?
It's a sticky situation, but it happens a lot. So rather than go home and think for three days about what you should have said to that person or have the situation escalate immediately, it's important to think about what happened, what was said, and how you can handle the situation with you and your child's best interest in mind. To help you the next time someone barks at your child, here are three to tell someone "thanks, but no thanks."