Dummy, that's a hard one... I like Audax's response.
I don't think I'd care about offending if someone called my child a horrible name.
Disciplining, I actually don't mind this at all. I am of the opinion it takes a village to raise a child and it is extremely important that children learn to listen to all adults not just their parents. And sometimes it actually makes my life easier. But if I'm there and I'm handling it and someone steps in I would politely tell them to but out. But generally I actually welcome it. I'm one of those people that thanks the elderly lady for reminding my child of their manners in the store. And when I'm in someone else's house well their house, their rules (unless it's a rule of mind that gets carried everywhere )
Pretty much what had already been said except for one thing. I would not bother backing up anything with evidence/studies etc unless I was pushed. Generally just a "we don't do that" or a " we prefer to do this" is enough, if they don't get that then add the reasons why. I found if I said "we don't do that. This study found ......" really just got people annoyed, argumentative and they probably even felt insulted.
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