What do you say to people who try to tell you how to raise your child?

Usually I would just smile and nod. That usually bugs the shit out of them, because it's also accompanied by a blank stare.

I smile and nod as well when the advice is not asked for... or I will say "what makes you say that..." or if they are being super nosey I will say "why do you ask".. always very nicely and always with a smile- it makes them think before they say anything again and its non-confrontational....

No one tells me how to raise our boys.. I do a fine job of it and are usually asked how I do it. After they ask I tell them I only do what's best for our boys, I'm not about to tell anyone the right or wrong thing to do for their kids..

I ask them when I should ship the kids to their house.

"Huh no wonder your sons in jail and your daughters a stripper"

TiccledBlue: tee, hee, hee!  My MIL tried once, I simply walked away.

I offer to let them take him and see if they can do better....
LOL

It depends on the person for me. If it is someone who has children and who I think is really just trying to help, I will be polite and just say thank you. If its someone who doesnt have a clue what its like to be a parent, I usually just laugh in their face and tell them to stfu.

I would tell them to mid there own dang business and ask them if they wanted to raise two boys with ADHD and a girl with an attitued and walk off.

I generally smile and thank them for their advice and then do whatever I feel is best.