What is the most un-confrontational way to tell a parent that her son is a bad influence on mine?

There is none.





I would simply avoid being in a situation that the boys are together. Get together with your friend alone...talk to her on the phone....have a girls night out.





If she isn't a friend...and you don't really wan't / need to have contact with her..then just avoid her entirely.





If you cannot avoid getting the boys together...(i.e. they are cousins, they go to school together..etc) then have a frank talk with YOUR child about what your expectations for him and his behavior are.





Tell him that when the other boy is around he seems to not use his best judgement and that you want him to stay within ear shot/ eye sight when they are together.





This way you can monitor and correct any behavior you do not want your child picking up.





Goooooooooooooood Luckkkkkkkkkk!What is the most un-confrontational way to tell a parent that her son is a bad influence on mine?
You just have to be honest with the other parent explain to them why you feel the way you feel and maybe try to come up with a way to help them figure out how to deal with the problem. I know that a lot of parents don't want to believe that their child could do anything wrong but what parents have to understand is that kids are going to be kids and they are going to do things that we might not always be ok with and just explain that to the other person.What is the most un-confrontational way to tell a parent that her son is a bad influence on mine?
There's not really a good way to say that to a parent. Any parent would probably get defensive. Since you realy don't have any control over this other child you must limit or terminate the contact between your son and this child. I would suggest limiting to being with because you don't want your son to rebel against you in order to spend time with this other kid. Explain to your son that their are certain behaviour this other kid exhibits that is wrong and that you won't allow. Tell your son his friend can come over to your home to spend time togetehr but that your house rules apply to both of them. The next time this kid comes over just let him know what is allowed/not allowed in you home is a kind but firm way. There is a reason this other kid is acting out and you may be able to help him out in the controlled environment of your home. If things progress then you need to explain to your son that you don't feel comfortable with them being friends and then help your son find other friends to spend time with.
Don't do it! You can present it in the nicest way possible while handing her a diamond ring, and she will take offence and be completly defensive!! I understand where you're coming from, I have a child in my kids' lives that is VERY much a bad influence. Luckily, we can avoid those people 90% of the time. Just talk to your child about the right and wrong way to behave. ANd try not to 'bash' the other child to your child--that's not sending the right message, either. Good luck!
i wouldnt come right out and say anything, just kind of hint around that your son has been doing these things and has been getting in trouble and maybe she will get the hint
I would just encourage your son to invite more compatible friends over to his place, excluding the one that's the bad influence. Once the parents take it completely out of their kids' hands, it seems to make them resent that tactic. If this trouble-maker gets excluded from your son's new friend or friends, maybe he will get the message. Get your son , if asked, to say this was his idea. I don't know, but sometimes it's hard, but it sounds like your son needs to find better pals, ones you feel comfortible with. But, I would avoid going to the other parents if possible. My wife, a retired school teacher has seen what can happen when two sets of parents square off over their kids' doings.
I don't think you should say anything at all. Just don't let your child socialize with the other one. When the other parent sees that your keeping the two separate they will definitely asks what's the problem. That will be your opportunity to say something then. Parents are pretty defensive about their kids. Or you could turn the situation around and asks yourself how would you want someone to handle it if it was you.
dont or you may get a punch on the nose lol.tell your kid to stay away from so and so....or else!!
I'm afraid that no matter how delicately you phrase it, no matter how you sugar-coat it, the news will not be received happily. Be prepared for, at the very least, her to sever contact with you. At the worst, she may become antagonistic. Nobody wants to hear their child is a bad influence. I know I'd want to know if my child was misbehaving but I'd probably fight my own skepticism and torn feelings in dealing with it. A lot of other parents are not so open to this type of information about their children. BUT, it is your job to look out for your child's best interest and if you simply can't keep the two children apart, then you must confront the parent. Best wishes!
I wouldn't tell theparent that.


It sounds pretentious.


If her son is a bad influence on your child, simply don't have play dates with them anymore.


You cannot keep them apart at school, but certainly your son can find other friends.





Whatever you do, do not say that to another parent.
How this is handled depends on the age of the child. A five year old will listen to you, a 12 year old will think you are too old to know anything and he is smarter than you.





For your child's entire life, he will be exposed to people who are a bad influence, and you won't always be able to control the situation. You need to educate your child to make good choices. The next part of your role is to see that he isn't in a bad situation (which is easier done with a young child) which may mean helping your child to find different friends and activities. I would avoid saying ';Johnny is a bad boy, you can't play with him.'; Being subtle and using diplomacy is a talent that can be learned at a young age and help your son for the rest of his life.





Things will be more difficult if your child is older. However, the same approach ... educating your child on making wise choices can also work without telling him that his friend is not a good influence. Even a pre- teen will do the opposite thing from what you want, so you have to be diplomatic.
i would just not let them play any more and if you get questioned by the kids parents as to why than you can say that your parenting styles are just too different and your not going to let them play anymore that way it's not a direct confrontation i have been through this and i thought it would be a big deal but they just ended up think i was an over protective mom because i wouldn't let my son ride his bike to a local park 10 blocks away with out any adult supervision and he was 6 so just stop play time and take it from there
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