Originally posted by spexy
I've always wanted--in situations where parents are acting out in front of their child--to ignore the aggressor, turn to the child and say,
"Your father is a very bad man, I'm sorry for you."
I know that's a bit wicked.
However, I suppose the best bet in these situations is to make your point about the road rules and leave before violence starts. Hopefully it will sink in after their anger dissipates.
Not wicked at all. Let the child know that kind of behavior is not normal and unnacceptable.