To be spoiled and overprotected, that’s the one I’ve worried the most. As the only child in a family, he has six adults always hanging around. No need to struggle for attentions, their generation already has it too much. That’s not a good sign. A good personality needs to be forged in fire and hardship---as you said, to learn it in hard way reenex. I really hope he could learn something from this incident.

Usually parents and grandparents always have different views over how to look after their young kids. As I can see from your story above, you wanted your son whom ignored your warning to learn his lesson from hurting himself as a result. However the grandparents overlooked their grandson’s bad behaviours and blamed you for taking a harsh reaction towards the “innocent” because he is just too young.

I can understand why you were upset about it. If I were you, I will try to do the same but with a different manner. Why? If you are with Kings and Queens under a roof then you got to be more sensible to do things reenex, right?

Soon after she left, you pour another cup of hot water and give to your son to play, making sure it not too hot. Ask him to dip his finger into the cap. I bet him, he won’t try it again. As he is already calm down so you can start to teach him about your tough side love lesson.  

Secondly you need to encourage you son to participate some sports. By doing sport, kids will not only become tougher and gain self-confident also can learn about team work. Also try to find a good coach and good club for him as well reenex. As these sports activities will be away from “the palace”. You will have full control.

Please know that I am not a consultant, I wrote the above just for fun.