Disciplining other people’s kids: When it is appropriate

We’ve all experienced situations in which someone else’s child impinged on our very last nerve. Whether it’s a screaming toddler in the grocery store, a mean bully in the park or simply a disrespectful tween who blatantly breaks house rules.

We’ve all felt tempted to march over to "that kid" and give them a piece of our mind. But when is it appropriate to do so? Should adults turn a blind eye to misbehaving children lest we incur the wrath of their overprotective parents? Here are some tips to consider when dealing with other people’s children.