10 smart answers to "you're the worst mum ever!"

What do you do when you're in a public place and your child screams, "you're the worst mum ever!"? We help you turn this public tantrum around with 10 great comebacks guaranteed to diffuse any situation.

Comeback #1

Suggest a poll. "Says you. There's about a hundred people here. Let's get their votes, shall we?"

Comeback #2

Look around the store with a puzzled expression and ask, "Does anyone know whose child this is?"

Comeback #3

Be direct. Look him straight in the eye and say, "Well, exactly how do you think saying that would get you the truck?"

Comeback #4

Show him who the boss is: "Fine. From now on, you're doing your own laundry. And packing your own lunch."

Comeback #5

Bluntly say, "Have you seen the TV show,'The World's Strictest Parents? Obviously not."

Comeback #6

Bring out the drama queen in you: "You've broken my heart into pieces. How could you say such things?"

Comeback #7

Throw a tantrum of your own if you are brave enough: "waaah, I DON'T WANT to buy you a truck, WAAAAAH"

Comeback #8

Laugh hysterically to confuse the child. "Hahaha.. you're hilarious! You little comedian you. Haha!"

Comeback #9

Give them a choice: "But you wrote in my mother's day card that I am the best mother in the world. Please make up your mind."

Comeback# 10

Simply blame his dad: "your father told me not to get you the truck." Let your kid's dad handle from there on!

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