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I have a nephew who is quite often rough. My daughter is a little bit of a tomboy and she gets wound up and just a rough if I let him play like that. Most of the time I redirect him as much as possible. I don't do it in a punishment way. Sexymama described it well. What you are doing then is telling them how you will respond to their actions and giving them a choice to act so that you respond much more positively.
My SIL can be quite nasty about some things but she's not complained yet when I have interved or corrected her son. I try to do it in such as way as to not userp her authority. Sometimes if he's asking rudely for things I may even ask her "Would you mind if he has more soda? Do you like him to say please for things?" She seems cooperative at least. I think most of the time the parent doesn't want to bother, especially when they are enjoying the company of friends or family.
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