Here's some advice on disciplining other people's kids. As awkward situations go, few are harder than the need to discipline another parent's child. After all, no one likes to hear that her pride and joy has misbehaved. Still, there are times when you can't avoid confronting a child who's not your own.
Experts say when that happens, try re-directing the behavior.
You should make those rules known. Here are some strategies for knowing when to discipline another parent's child, and how. If a preschooler is biting your child or a schoolmate is bullying him, you'll have to take action. But if your child's safety is not at issue, consider whether the situation could be resolved without you. Then get the child's parent to do the rest.