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My 2 cents. I think it's perfectly OK for a babysitter or any trusted adult to discipline a child as long as it's done appropriately. That way the child gets the message -- one hopes -- that you act nicely all the time, no matter who's there.
I don't think discipline was required in this case. My son used to say such things at 3, and I think it was because he didn't unerstand that you can love more than one person and that love comes in a variety of shades and degrees. As besides, he probably DOES love you more than anyone else. I like the fake crying bit and and explaining that "I love you no metter how you feel about me."
Good luck,
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