Need Help Talking to Grandpa about NOT SPANKING

maureen1984 · February 2011

My Father has been babysitting my son since he was 3 months old. The baby is turning One tomorrow. This morning my son had a little tantrum and my Father clapped his hands together and spoke sternly at my son, it was the first time I'd witnessed him get angry at the baby. He didnt hit him but it unerved me since My Father would spank my Sister when we were growing up (but not me.)

The baby is getting into a stage of temper tantrums, and I DO NOT WANT ANYONE laying a finger on my baby. Anyone been through something similar, and how did you handle it.

sleepingbeauty825 · February 2011

Just tell him! Clapping - okay. Spanking - not okay.

Or whatever rules you want, you know. Just suck it up and do it!

ChargersLove · February 2011

sleepingbeauty825:
Just tell him! Clapping - okay. Spanking - not okay.

Or whatever rules you want, you know. Just suck it up and do it!

This. If someone is watching your child, they need to know exactly what you want. My dad watches our daughter and I am very clear about what I want and don't want. If you aren't you are just going to end up being upset about things and they won't even know.

MCC1010 · February 2011

This is what I tell my parents & in-laws.

We do not spank. Please remember than we will be the ones picking out your nursing home and we will remember how you treated the baby.

I say it with a big smile. It gets my point across.

nwagner1 · February 2011

Just tell him. He's your dad so it should be pretty easy.

buddhagouda · February 2011

Yeah. You talk to him and tell him your expectations...like a grown up.

yankeebaby2 · February 2011

My parents spanked me and H's parents spanked him so I thought it may be an issue. I simply said the day they spanked any of my children was the last day they would see them.

I also told them that the baby knew sign language and would tell me. But that was just a joke. I trust my parents and H;s parents to follwo my wishes.

I can also say grandparents behave completely different than they do as grandparents.

anabell0920 · February 2011

MCC1010:
This is what I tell my parents & in-laws.

We do not spank. Please remember than we will be the ones picking out your nursing home and we will remember how you treated the baby.

I say it with a big smile. It gets my point across.

Haha love!

ChargersLove · February 2011

yankeebaby2:
My parents spanked me and H's parents spanked him so I thought it may be an issue. I simply said the day they spanked any of my children was the last day they would see them.
I also told them that the baby knew sign language and would tell me. But that was just a joke. I trust my parents and H;s parents to follwo my wishes.
I can also say grandparents behave completely different than they do as grandparents.

They actually bought the sign language thing? How old was your baby?

spankymcspankerson2 · February 2011

buddhagouda:
Yeah. You talk to him and tell him your expectations...like a grown up.

You're an angry little soul aren't you?

buddhagouda · February 2011

spankymcspankerson2:
buddhagouda:
Yeah. You talk to him and tell him your expectations...like a grown up.

You're an angry little soul aren't you?

Nope. I just find people that can't form any though for themselves irritating.

maureen1984 · February 2011

buddhagouda:
Yeah. You talk to him and tell him your expectations...like a grown up.

WOW, your such a sweet heart, next time please dont respond cause i dont need you patronizing me.. thanks

MCC1010 · February 2011

buddhagouda:
spankymcspankerson2:

buddhagouda:
Yeah. You talk to him and tell him your expectations...like a grown up.

You're an angry little soul aren't you?

Nope. I just find people that can't form any though for themselves irritating.

Ask for advice or suggestions does not mean she cannot form a thought. It is healthy to seek out constructive advice.

Summadaze · February 2011

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buddhagouda · February 2011

In general, I find all "How do I tell my (insert family member here) that I want (insert demand here)?" posts to be pointless. You say "Dear (family member), I want (demand). Please get on that."

Summadaze · February 2011

buddhagouda:
Yeah. You talk to him and tell him your expectations...like a grown up.

This..

Is bullzzzz... Really just let him know though.. I like the nursing home idea hehe def gonna use that one!

yankeebaby2 · February 2011

chargerslove:
yankeebaby2:

My parents spanked me and H's parents spanked him so I thought it may be an issue. I simply said the day they spanked any of my children was the last day they would see them.

I also told them that the baby knew sign language and would tell me. But that was just a joke. I trust my parents and H;s parents to follwo my wishes.

I can also say grandparents behave completely different than they do as grandparents.

They actually bought the sign language thing? How old was your baby?

they knew that I was joking. But he does know some signs like milk, bed, mom, dad and cat.

spankymcspankerson2 · February 2011

buddhagouda:

In general, I find all "How do I tell my (insert family member here) that I want (insert demand here)?" posts to be pointless. You say "Dear (family member), I want (demand). Please get on that."

Well thank God those posters have you to chime in and be a biitch. Your services are highly appreicated I'm sure.

yankeebaby2 · February 2011

spankymcspankerson2:
buddhagouda:

In general, I find all "How do I tell my (insert family member here) that I want (insert demand here)?" posts to be pointless. You say "Dear (family member), I want (demand). Please get on that."

Well thank God those posters have you to chime in and be a biitch. Your services are highly appreicated I'm sure.

While I do not think buddha is a *** at all, I do think you are one. I also appreciate that she does not need any camoflauge to post on a message board.

ToledoDeux · February 2011

buddhagouda:
In general, I find all "How do I tell my (insert family member here) that I want (insert demand here)?" posts to be pointless. You say "Dear (family member), I want (demand). Please get on that."

Yes

spankymcspankerson2 · February 2011

yankeebaby2:
spankymcspankerson2:
buddhagouda:

In general, I find all "How do I tell my (insert family member here) that I want (insert demand here)?" posts to be pointless. You say "Dear (family member), I want (demand). Please get on that."

Well thank God those posters have you to chime in and be a biitch. Your services are highly appreicated I'm sure.

While I do not think buddha is a *** at all, I do think you are one. I also appreciate that she does not need any camoflauge to post on a message board.

No shiit, you're two peas.

lildevil968 · February 2011

buddhagouda:
spankymcspankerson2:

buddhagouda:
Yeah. You talk to him and tell him your expectations...like a grown up.

You're an angry little soul aren't you?

Nope. I just find people that can't form any though for themselves irritating.

Aren't you just a pocket full of sunshine. I'm sure you're a real pleasure to be around.

buddhagouda · February 2011

I'm finding this comical. I wasn't even mean. I just didn't hold her hand and whisper sweet nothings in her ear.

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