Do's and Don'ts

Do's

forgive

listen

respect boundaries

include parents

consult parents begore giving gifts

ask permission before visiting

check first before taking the child places

go with the flow

follow parent's rules

take respnsibility for actions

apologize when necessary

Don'ts

lose temper

defend actions

argue

give advice

ignore parental boundaries

break rules

criticize or complain

have expectations of how things should be

take everything personal

manipulate to suit own desires

ask why

exclude parent

ask the child to keep secrets

triangulate

threaten ultimatums