sticky situation/bratty kid?

Just say "excuse me (insert little girls, name here), could you keep the chips to yourself, If (insert your DD's name here)'s gets chips on it, I'll have to wash it and that's no fun, is it? Thanks" or

"Excuse me (insert little girls, name here), (insert your DD's name here) was playing with that, could you please give it back. I'm sure in a few minutes (insert your DD's name here) will share her doll with you."

Just be calm and seem nonthreatening.

I didn't know playgroups had leaders! I have been to lots of playgroups and no one was a "leader" ; we all took turns hosting it or meeting at a playground. And a 4 year old should be able to control themselves! Yikes.

If she is bothering your child then just gently take your little one away from the situation. I it gets to be too much then talk to some of the other moms about starting up another group that is less formal. Or maybe invite just 1 or 2 other moms to your place - either ones you get along with well, or ones with similar personalities to your childs.

I hate when people are soft on their own kids! This annoying little boy at the doc's office today get trying to take books way from me. Me! I'm 30 - don't mess with me. LOL My daughter didn't know what to think of him. The mom was like "No, no honey" and just stood there. My kid would have been yanked away and made to apologize. I gave her a major glare, with a tiny bit of eye roll.

I've been through that during playgroups in the past. Usually, I keep my mouth shut. Parents can be very defensive. HOWEVER-if the child is doing something that is dangerous to my daughter, I firmly but gently tell the child to stop. Then, I take my daughter and redirect her to another area to play with. I can't stand it when parents don't discipline their kids. Bratty kids make me want to pull my hair out. Not to say that my daughter is never bratty, because that would be a blatant lie-she's 2. It happens. But I don't allow it. She does get discipline and gets redirected. That's the difference.

I would have a talk with her mother. I mean if she can't see how her own child is behaving, and if she does see it and isn't doing anything about it she should definitely not be the group leader! I mean I wouldn't go in there yelling at her or anything, but maybe she just doesn't realize that her child acting that way is offensive to others. Obviously she does not see a problem with this, but if she knows others do, maybe she will do something. Otherwise I would be finding a new play group, it couldn't be worse than this one.

Sounds like the "brat" will become the next "bully" if her attitude doesn't change asap. Usually a "leader"doesn't raise an insecure child. Lead by example. Although I've never heard of Leading a playgroup but if that's how It works in your area then speak your mind be nice but firm not mean but confident hold your head up take pride in yourself for having values,morals etc.....you like peace not conflict so if you don't make peace with the situation at hand there will be Nothing but conflicts in the future for all involved in this playground drama. Good luck;)

Well, start inviting other people over for playdates here and there instead of going to playgroup or in addition to going. Or, invite a friend who is strong willed enough to say something to the parent.

Some kids behave differently.

I think 4 year old is too young to be disciplined.

Maybe the kid is not getting attention from his mother and throws tantrums to get attention (Don't tell the mother because she will feel ofended).

I have a 3 year old nephew like this (throws tantrums)

I bribe him to make him stop.

I will give him my car keys , my mobile phone , candy , anything that makes him happy....

Whenever he makes something wrong I tell him I will not give you my phone or I will not give you ice cream.

Just out smart them ;)

not take my kid 2 play group lol

or teach ur kid 2 stick up 4 herself

Mine are sticky too! I think its because they touch everything with their hands, don't wipe them off and don't wash their hands unless we make them. Great question, star for you!

i am sorry .... i am OLD SCHOOL and when i was being raised and when my daughter was growing up there was a THOUGHT.. a communal pool if you will... my kid is your kid if she acts out whip her butt...

i have disciplined several younguns that weren't mine and they were fine...hey if you aare all in this group then it should be the same all around...SHE EXPECTS YOUR KID TO BEHAVE DOESN'T SHE!?!?!

TALK IT OUT WITH THE GROUP NEXT PLAYDAY! see if this will work!