I am a mother to dogs, cats and kids and I will say very strongly that you did not over react!! I have 2 young ones (4yo and 7yo) plus an 18yo. My kids were raised around dogs and were taught how to "love" them from the beginning. As they have grown they are allowed to do more but I use time out and the old fashioned hand pop on the butt when they cross that line.
As I have explained to my girls, something could happen and then they would feel really bad if the dogs got hurt because they did something they were not suppose to do.
They know that I use that same protective attitude regarding them to make sure they are safe.
Kids have to be taught how to react in the world and how to show respect to other living things.
I truly pray that this all works out and that she can realize that he son needs a little more guidance and You and Princess deserve an apology.
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