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Originally Posted by DDDDave
You didn't go into the situation re: the boy's father but I want to remind you that while they are living in your house, you will be the father figure.
I know you are still only 'Uncle Tinfoil'  , but as this youngster grows up he will get his idea of what a man should be from you. |
Yup. What he said.
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Originally Posted by DJ Happy
I would say that while you have the right to tell the kid to stop doing things that impact your family or your house, you do not have the right to punish him. That is for his parents to do.
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I agree with this...to a point. I would say that, even though it's your house, your rules and all of that, discipline is a sticky point. Certainly, in my opinion, you have every right to issue "time outs" and that sort of thing. But, when it comes to butt blistering time...best to save that for "mom". I would suggest that it be made crystal clear, though, exactly what your expectations are, with regards to the childs discipline.