Focusing on your own needs is more likely to lead to a solution. My children are really hungry and tired by the time we eat. It can also be helpful to point out how the parents behavior affects the child. Children find great comfort in consistency and may find it stressful when their routine is changed. Late parents may find their child difficult to deal with the entire evening.
Children also worry when parents are late.
Often, parents are not aware of this. Parents may make more of an effort to be on time if you explain this to them. By using the above techniques, you are less likely to have problems with late parents. When parents are late.