Need your opinion...
By mtoxales
@mtoxales (374)
Canada
July 1, 2007 8:02pm CST
I wanted to go to this outdoor event and bring along the kids so they can have fun. However, I was told by my in-laws that it is better if we do not go because there might be a big crowd and the kids might just get sick. But other families are going too and they have kids so how come we cannot go? It's not like I will let my kids get over-exhausted. We will probably stay there for only a couple of hours.
I am a little frustrated by this. Do I have the right to feel this way? What's your opinion?
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5 responses
@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
2 Jul 07
bring them, its your right and your kids right as well to have fun. but make sure they wont get sick and always have a watchful eye on them.
some grandparents are really over protective when it comes to their grandchildrens welfare so just understand that they love you children so much.
goodluck and enjoy
@mtoxales (374)
• Canada
2 Jul 07
I agree with you that they are overprotective. I was thinking that they probably mean well but I was kind of angry that is why I started this discussion because I was feeling guilty to be angry at them.
We did not go to the event. I hope next time we can go. Thanks a lot for the reply.
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
2 Jul 07
I guess you still have the option to go. What your in laws might have said are just their opinion and they should not take it against you if ever you decide to go. Just be extra cautious since your in laws might be right about it your children getting sick. and tell them that you really want to go and enjoy your time with the kids I think they would understand you.
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@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
16 Jul 07
You have every right to feel frustrated. Many grandparents feel over-protective about their grandchild and they forget the fact that times have changed and children need exposure to changed circumstances from early age, so that they don’t grow up insular and introvert. Take your kids along, let them mix with people and I as sure you will know when to draw the line. Politely but firmly start ignoring your father-in-law on such matters (its very difficult, I have not been able to do so, but I wish someone does).
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@lyndee22 (1210)
• Philippines
16 Jul 07
There's nothing wrong bringing the kids outside. They also need a sort of relaxation and breathing. It's also a way of developing their physical, mental and emotional skills. Do they know that? In-laws are very protective but in a wrong way, sometimes annoying hehehe.
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@butterfly39 (3904)
• Philippines
2 Jul 07
Weel, I don't think there's something wrong in going to the even with the kids...just make sure you can just take care of them and have them enjoy.
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