Does it take a Village?
Do you feel comfortable reprimanding other people’s children?
Maybe, but only if the child’s behavior is way out of line. (69%, 344 Votes)
No, other people’s children are their business. (16%, 79 Votes)
Yes, it is important that children learn how to behave. (15%, 75 Votes)
Total Voters: 498
We get asked this question often. In what types of situations do you feel it is appropriate to discipline children who are not under your direct supervision?
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I do NOT feel comfortable reprimanding other people’s children, it’s the parents’ business. HOWEVER, if the child is doing something that will cause something to break, or teasing an animal, something of this nature, then I WILL speak out if the child keeps doing it, with the parents seeing the behavior of the child, yet not giving a care.
Yes, it is important that children learn how to behave
I would if the child is family, but if not, I will try and tell the parent(s) what ‘Johnny’ did.
I disagree with the statement “It takes a village to raise a child.” It takes a village to help those stupid parents out there who do not know how to parent to begin with.