Imagine this: Your child comes home from school and says another kid in his class took his sandwich and threw it away. Do you tattle on the child? There are so many factors that inform that decision. Do you know the other mom? Should the teacher know? It’s hard to predict how a mom will react when she hears her child messed up. She might deny it or get angry, defensive, or embarrassed.
This episode starts with a story from Abby about one of her sons who had experiences similar to that one, and Abby chose not to say anything to the moms of the kids. Lest you think this episode is all finger-pointing, she also shares how a mom came to her to say that same son said something concerning to her child. What’s the right way to confront a mom about her child’s behavior? In this episode, we talk about a filter to run the situation through to decide if you should speak up because sometimes it’s best to let the kids handle things themselves.
No two situations are the same. Sometimes you don’t know the other parent, and other times you’re having to take your child’s word for it. A smart mom takes time to ponder and pray about the situation before reacting. It’s also important that we surround ourselves with friends from whom we feel comfortable hearing difficult things. Moms who can be honest about their kids’ behaviors form an alliance that can help keep kids out of trouble.
Articles We Mentioned
6 Ways Your Child’s Misbehavior Makes You a Better Parent
What to Do When Your Child’s Friend Is in Danger
When to Talk to Another Mom About Her Child’s Bad Behavior
How have you reacted when another mom told you your kid misbehaved? Have you ever had to tattle on a child to his mom? How did it go?
