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A fellow parent keeps disciplining my child for normal kid behavior

A fellow parent keeps disciplining my child for normal kid behavior

Slate Plus members get more Care and Feeding every week. Have a question about kids, parenting, or family life? Submit it here! Dear Care and Feeding, My 4-year-old’s friend’s parent (going gender-neutral here: “Sam”) has on many occasions chided my kid for what we see as normal 4-year-old behavior. For example, being too whiny/impatient, not playing a game “the proper way,” not cleaning up …

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