Gosh, how many times have I had to bite my tongue!! The temptation has been so so strong over the years to say that kind of thing, but I never have and never would, well I can't say never can I! But, it's not good to denigrate the other parent to the child, particularly when that child loves that parent. I don't hold back to friends or family, and have to admit that I don't pay my stepdaughter's mother compliments in front of my stepdaughter either. I just remain indifferent.