My brother and sisters always call DS a brat.

Starr_Mom

I can't tell you how much it bothers me. Especially because he's not anymore bratty than any 2 year old. I just feel better knowing that I'm not the only mom who gets SUPER offended when they say that. I've told them again & again that I do not appreciate it. How do I get my point across without smacking them upside the head?

(None of them have children yet, either.)

LinzDavid

That would bother me too.  Maybe you could say something to them?  I don't think I could bite my tongue.

gracendantho26

They are lucky they don't have me as a sibling. I'd tell them that until they can treat my child nicely and use appropriate words they can hold off on seeing him. And I cannot imagine how me calling my sister's or brother's kids brats..the shitwould hit the fan!

JOEBunny

That is not appropriate.  I find that a lot of people without kids in that age range just don't understand what "normal" toddler behavior is.  They are little cave people and it is our job to civilize them.  It would be weird if they came out acting like little miss manners threw up on them. 

Yes, I let my child crawl under the table at resturants after she has finished eating.

JulieandBen

'Like Miss Manners threw up on them' LOL

minnasmommy

I have no filter so that would be stopping really fast~ he's not a brat...he's a toddler tornado! aren't they all at 2? ?;)

I would have a very blunt and frank discussion with your sibs that calling DS derogatory names ?will not be tolerated. Sorry you're going through this.?

amiamish

minnasmommy:

I have no filter so that would be stopping really fast~ he's not a brat...he's a toddler tornado! aren't they all at 2?  

I would have a very blunt and frank discussion with your sibs that calling DS derogatory names  will not be tolerated. Sorry you're going through this. 

LOVE it!

xbrooklyngrl

I'd throw my bro out. He knows better.