Talking back to strangers: when is it appropriate, and when is it rude? Some moms want to empower their children to defend themselves against inappropriate behavior. Some parents don't allow their children to talk to strangers period, yet alone in a confrontational manner. Sure, as parents, we don't love when our children "talk back," but we also want our kids to not be pushovers. So, where's the line? Jessica Gottlieb from JessicaGottlieb.com asks, "Do you allow your kids to talk back to strangers?" Less