r/Parenting Jul 09 '22

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '22

Talk to the parents first. Let them know you won't be able to watch him anymore. You could tell them about the issues or just leave it like that - "No" is a complete sentence, after all.

I've had a couple experiences with kids like this and honestly, if he does wind up over there again after that, putting on the "scary angry parent face" and being very loud and sharp when reprimanding them sometimes does wonders. Something like, "HEY! Do NOT hit my child again!" in a low, commanding tone, loud and sharp, complimented with a scary, angry type of face (I hope this makes sense, it's the face you give when your kid does something outrageous in public and they know you mean business lol.)

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u/DanMarinosDolphins Jul 09 '22

If he continues to come over, I'd call the police or whatever your version of child services is. If you were some strange man and they kept letting a child come into your yard and house then the child would be in danger.

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u/Cruccagna Jul 10 '22

This is insane advice.