My friend's behaviour towards her four-year-old granddaughter has shocked me. I worry she's abusive - what should I do? CAROLINE WEST-MEADS gives it straight

Daily Mail​

14 hours ago

Q A good friend of mine, who has recently retired, often looks after her four-year-old granddaughter. I've noticed, however, that she can be intolerant and harsh with the girl, calling her clumsy and telling her off for not doing things her way. It is making me uncomfortable. I've said things like, 'She's just being a child', but my friend says that children these days are too mollycoddled. I'm concerned that it will damage the little girl's self-esteem.
I don't know whether to say something to her daughter, who I also know, or try talking more directly to my friend. I know she is concerned about her husband's health and wonder if this could be making her snappy.