how do you tell your friend that he or she is a bad parent?

Well, if you want that person as your friend, then don't say anything. You would have to give some more details, though, as to what you think this person is doing wrong. Remember, children don't come with an owner's manual and we all have to do the best we can.

I learned the hard way there is no right way to tell someone they are being a bad parent. I tried to tell someone that she was being a bad mother and neglecting her children and we almost got in a fist fight about it. But i will always be honest and blunt with a person and just tell them i think what they are doing is wrong.

Well if you are close to this person be honest. It may hurt but if they are in dangering the child it can spell big trouble. If the person refuses to listen you may have to contact the authorities. I wish you the best of luck and keep us updated on the results. But all in all the best thing to do is to do something for the sake of your friend and the children.

it depends ont he friend..some people dont feel it is anyones place ..but some would appreciate the fact that you care enough to tell them

I have a close friend whom really has no business being a mother, as she finds her life more important than that of her child. She's a great person, and everything, she just has no mothering skills what so ever. There are many people who are not made to be parents, my friend is one. After seeing what she was doing with her child, I finally spoke up and told her. She was hurt at first, but as they say the truth hurts. She seen where I was coming from, and she changed those things. Not many mothers who get full custody go back to the dad and ask for help, she did. She took that stand and for that, her child has a better life. She's still apart of this childs life, but with the choices she made by letting her child go live with his dad, she can work on the things she needs to, to be a better mother, and learn those skills of being a mother. If you have a friend, and this is a true friend, then they will understand where your coming from when you tell them honestly how you feel, and though it may hurt them for a while, they will soon be grateful someone opened their eyes before it was to late. Best of luck!

I happen to think my sister is a bad parent, and tell her that on a regular basis. Her youngest is 14, and she's never taken anytime with any of her 4 kids until they were old enough to take care of themselves, she left them for my mom to pretty much raise. Then she told her kids that they didn't have to listen to my mom and dad even though they live at my parents' house. Her kids don't really have any manners at all, they see her disrespecting my parents so they think they can too. In the case of your friend, maybe you could tell them the problems you're having with their child and politely give some suggestions as to how they can deal with them. Also, let them know that your child won't be around, and their child isn't welcome around yours until they get dealt with.

I would give the parent tips. that's what I do when a I believe a parent is in the wrong. I tell them what I would do as a parent.

Depending on how close you and your friend are she might welcome the help. Sometimes kids just listen better to someone else (other than his or her parent).