No matter how sweetly I speak with my nephew, he doesn't listen to anything I say, and seeing this my daughter too has started behaving like him. What to do?

Hi dear, I don't really know how old your nephew could be, maybe toddler or young child? But do you think the reason that your nephew doesn't listen to you and takes you for granted is that you are being a little too sweet? I mean, I can understand you do not want to upset the parents, but maybe you could be just a little firm sometimes, while still being nice and polite. Also, if your daughter is picking up the habit, I feel you should have a word with the parents before it is too late. All the best.

You can't do anything about your nephew's behavior, but certainly you can take charge of your daughter's behavior. Kids follow their peers a lot when it comes to learning both good and bad things. Your daughter must be believing that your nephew's behavior is fine! Do talk to her and tell her that such behavior is not acceptable and that she is a good girl. Mom gets hurt if she doesn't listen to her.