How to tell her
How would you tell your friend that one of the main reasons her child is hard to control now is because she doesn't parent? She gives in all the time to her fits, buys or gives her all she wants to get her to stop instead of just keeping to the boundaries. She has none for her daughter and her daughter, only 3, knows it. At such a young age her daughter is mean to her and my friend is too passive, I have stepped in at times because it's just mind blowing. How can I tell her she needs to be firm with her and just deal with her being upset, it's not the end of the world.
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She's asked how I would handle the situation if my kids did that and I have told her. I have seen her struggle and offered help at stores and she's let me. But I don't know how else to tell her to suck it up and deal with the crying and anger her daughter has. Like it's normal, just have to deal with it I'm about her only close friend outside another person that we both know. She says she has anxiety in all situations so I'm sure that doesn't help, but then she complains about her daughter's behavior
If she's genuinely asking you, then give her the tough love and hope it helps but be prepared for it to piss her off and it effect your friendship. If she isn't asking you, then don't say a word.
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Mmm that’s a difficult boundary to attempt to cross. I totally understand how you viewing both of their behavior is triggering and tempting (and maybe even necessary) to jump in, but this could offend her. Are you guys super close life long friends? If not, I would personally be weary of offering parenting advice to a mom who isn’t asking for it and could be struggling internally about it for all you know. Just be gentle and cautious ♥️