[Mars]

Ditto Angela!

There are creating a situation that will get really bad when Mia grows older if it is not stopped now. They are totally disrespecting your authority and Mia will be learning to do the same. They're teaching her that your word or decisions mean nothing and she can go behind your back and get what she wants.

I believe that a child learns to make associations from a young age so they may think nothing of it but it will escalate and become worst the older Mia gets. If they can't respect your wishes with your child then you have to resort to firmer methods to ensure this happens. You're the one who will have to deal with it when the problem becomes worse and more than likely, they're the ones who will point fingers at you and blame you for not being firmer.

I'm not sure how you would tackle the rough playing. I guess I would ask Mia if she wants to play and let her know that if they hurt her or are mean to her that she doesn't have to play with them.

I'm sorry you have to deal with this, it sucks.