ngdawg is right, you don't have to tolerate misbehavior or rudeness. However, telling a child don't is like saying "don't think of a pink elephant." Where is the fist place your brain goes? To the elephant, right? Instead try telling her what she can do. "My son will play with you when you ask nicely." "I will get you a cookie when you say please." "In our house we keep our hands to ourselves." This can be said very nicely and will be good modeling for her parents. Good luck!
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