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Would you let your kid play at my house if you hadn't met me? |
I have 2 kids who are 5 and 7 years old. Ever since they've been in school, I have been besieged by neighborhood kids. I don't know these kids' names, therefore I don't know who their parents are. They just show up on my doorstep. I have 2 questions for all you parents out there. First of all, would you let your 6-year-old walk or ride their bike to someone else's house by themselves - crossing streets as well? Second, would you let your child play at another kid's house if you had never met the kid's parents? Fortunately for everyone involved, I do not run a crack house and I supervise my kids and their friends - BUT the parents do not have any way of knowing this! Plus, I feel really put out by people just assuming I am free daycare. One lady, who has never said a word to me and I'm sure does not know my name, actually drives her kid over to my house and waits in the car to see if he is allowed in. Am I over-reacting here? Do people not worry about where their kids are? Oh my goodness. I have to see this is something that really ticks me off! I can't believe that some parents would do that! Ok now that I have let off steam. lol (Sorry but but that just doesn't seem right to me that someone would let their 6yr old wander around like that!) I am a homeschooling mom and always have my eyes on my kids. They don't even go outside with my husband or I out there watching them. They are 10 1/2, 7 & 5. Our yard isn't fenced in and very large so I just don't feel safe letting them run around without a watchful eye of a parent. We moved into this neighborhood we are in now over 5yrs ago and hardly know a soul. Sad isn't it? One time a few years ago some kids came to our door asking if we had children who they could play with. Now back in my days growing up in the 1980's that was fine, but I am sorry I won't let my kids hang out with strangers. I am SHOCKED that one mom drops her child off and you don't know her. So many things go on these days and parents have different views of raising their kids. Some people might say I am way over protective but forgive me for not wanting my children cussing, smoking, having sex at an early age, watching movies or tv shows I don't approve of and just not being watched. You sound like a wonderful mom and I have to hand to you for posting this. My daughter has a best friend and her mom and I have talked a few times because the girls would love a sleep over. I trust this women and know her values and everything but we remember the days when we had sleep overs and stuff that went on even in a Christian home with parents down the hall so we agreed our girls will not have sleep overs. Some may say this is going over bored but when it comes to my kids eyes, ears, minds and most of all hearts I am in charge. We have our kids for only 18 short years. One small mistake or careless act will harm them forever. I was molested by a family friend. My mom didn't know while I spend the night at my best friends house that her mom would go to work and leave us in charge of my friends stepfather and his friend. Awful things happened for almost 3yrs. Parents - know the families your kids visit. Source(s): my life as a former child and now a parent Thats crazy! u should tell them to start paying if they want to just drop there kids off. You are not alone. I would never let my 7yr old walk any where by her self or even w/ a friend. There are to many crazy people in this world. I would be upset if my daughter had friends that came over all the time and I had not meet their parents. Parents need to be more involved w/ their children! I can't believe the one that waits in the car to see if it's OK for her child to be at your house. I would go to the car next time and introduce your self. That is very rude of her. I am not a parent, but hope to be soon. All I can tell you is my parents always wanted to meet or talk to my friends/ parents before going over to their place or before going out with them. i would not let any of my kids go to a stranger's house because i dont know them and plus what if they are criminals? I wouldnt know what i would do if i lost my kids...dont let these kids come in until you get to meat their parents. im not a parent but i still know what you are talking about...so...that what i feel. |
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