Crazy parents

Crazy parents. Yes, sometimes you get one parent or a couple that has major “issues” unrelated to you or their children.

• These are not common, so don't write off every parent that gives you trouble as “crazy.”
  
• When parents flip out, don't take it seriously unless they are right.
  
  • If they are right, accept the criticism, apologize and learn from it.
    
  • Often, when they come down from whatever set them off, they go on as if nothing happened. You need to also.
    
• We cannot solve whatever problem is causing the trouble. No matter how badly we feel for the children of such a parent, unless they are abusive enough you are ready to report them to the police, there is little you can do. Love the kids, listen to them, let it be.
  
• “Taking on” a crazy parent will probably mean their taking you out. They can be quite vindictive.