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In reply to the discussion: Adults that spoil kids aggravate me [View all]Dorian Gray
(13,496 posts)and it's been said, re-said, and said a million times in this thread.
Some parents are negligent and their kids are jerks.
What can we do about it, though? Complain. Leave. Stop inviting those people over if you don't like them. They're all viable options for you.
I've told kids to knock it off (kids who aren't mine) in certain situations. As a stranger, it's awkward, but it's sometimes warranted. I won't deny that. But, there is a huge difference between that and calling children monsters. And some of the behavior you complain about is not particular complaint worthy. And sometimes kids are around. If you don't want to change your behavior for them, then I guess the onus is on you to either avoid them as much as possible, or just continue to be yourself, tell the stories you want to tell, and let the parents remove the kids from your space if they don't like it.
Obviously you're not going to invite this particular friend to your home again with her child. That's a good solution for you.