[Popman]

My kid tried that when he was about 12 years old

I dialed their number and handed him the phone

That was the end of that nonsense

[Immerito]

Interesting tactic. Was he unwilling to talk to them, I presume? How long ago was this? 1 year? 3? 5? 10?

[Polynikes]

There is a Canadian comic who goes by the name Russell Peters who is Indian by birth and does a hilarious comedy routine around that circumstance. Basically he learns from his schoolmates that he can bully his parents by threatening to call CS ( Child Services) on them if they try to discipline him

His dad asks him to help wash the dishes and he is told to basically FO. I'll call CPS on you if you touch me.

His dad says ok tough guy your in for it now, call them, and hands him the phone.

But dad you'll go to jail if you beat me.

Maybe, maybe not but it will take them at least 20-30 minutes to get here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4oO7ZdfSFI