Parenting Other Children - DadLabs Discussion Video

http://www.DadLabs.com - DadLabs is back with all new episodes of The Lounge, the series where dads and moms answer some of the most important questions in parenting. This week we ask these parents: When is it okay to parent someone else's children? Find out what these mothers and fathers think. Let us know your thoughts on parenting other people's kids by commenting on this video or visiting us at DadLabs.com. DadLabs Ep. 661 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.

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[babydollgoddess]

I will say something to someone else's child if the activity is very dangerous to himself or other children. If it's just truly unacceptable behavior I call my own child over and we talk about what the "bad kid" is doing and why it's not okay. (I wouldn't say I speak loudly, but I do not attempt to hide the fact that I disapprove.) My kid learns from others' mistakes and sometimes the other parent calls the child down themselves.

[DadLabs]

@babydollgoddess Interesting tactic.  "Overheard" parenting. Good one.

[anyusernamewilldonot]

hey guys, been seeing the hints of greying temples in the latest vids. gotta say...it's hot. nothing like a silver fox.

[TheAppieShow]

That is right woman at 2:29!! I think it is every parent's obligation to make sure we all make sure to keep each other happy, healthy and safe. Whether it be language, forceful play or abuse, I think we all need to be each other's eyes and ears. I am a big believer in Community Parenting...however, the biggest lessons do come from home.

[o0katiekins0o]

Whenever a child asks me about where babies come from I usually say "ask your mommy". I watch children in the day care at a ladies gym and occasionally i'm put into the role of parent. But the way I see it is that the parents are making me responsible for their children when they choose to work out at that gym so they have to kind of accept my parenting style for that time. If something happens while I'm watching their kids, it's my fault. I have to do what works for me.

[landimal]

a little Socratic questioning can get you far fast with a kid. "Hey are you sure you're supposed to do that?" can freeze a good kid in their tracks. Same thing with parents you disagree with - "Are you sure it is safe for them to do X?" You'll get a "sure it is fine" then they'll think about it. Even had it happen back to me, and I appreciated it.

[petrieds10]

Lots of good answers.

[x0morningglory0x]

That is a tough one. I think it's ok to parent other children when the parents of the other child are not paying attention, or absent. If they are there then I would have a talk with the mother/father. Not all parents are perfect I'm a mother of 5, and I don't have 5 sets of eyes. =) I would want to be told so I can parent my own children.