[eyespysomething]

I've left groceries in the store to leave when one needed a nap, but I don't think that was the problem here. The problem had started long before this. I'm sure the grandparents were begging the child to come out from under the seat. Pleading to a 2 y.o. is not becoming to adults.

I think the point here is the child was incontrol of the situation, not the adults.

[AppyPappy]

Yup. The parent/Gparents try negotiating with a two-year-old and then look at you with those pleading eyes that say "There is nothing I can do". I see it from single-moms with boys all the time. They think begging is an effective child-rearing method.

Give them an ultimatum. You get your child in line or we will give him a 7 day timeout at the orphanage. I bet mom suddenly finds her will to discipline.

[homeschool mama]

**I think the point here is the child was incontrol of the situation, not the adults. **

Bingo.