Well my kid was an equal opportunity difficult child. My 3 year old granddaughter is headed in that same direction. My son called me on her first day of day care to tell me that she had a good day because she didnt hit anyone or cuss anyone out but she did throw her shoes because she hates wearing shoes...lol. Sigh.
Now all my boys, difficult child and difficult child/easy child...all knew how to basically behave in public when with us. They were polite in restaurants. They held doors open for women and helped older folks load groceries into their cars and put the buggies away. They allowed their elders to go before them in buffet lines. Sat at tables without creating scenes. This was instilled in them from toddlerhood. All we had to do was threaten going to the bathroom. They didnt want that because it meant they were getting their hiney's tanned. Down here, it is not uncommon to see grandma's with these thin little switches being carried everywhere they go...lol. Of course, grandma has 5or 6 youngins and they are all minding their manners too.
