WWYD
By Jaycee
@fivecandles (437)
United States
October 28, 2024 4:12pm CST
What Would You Do?
Scenario, you're at a playground with your 2 year old kid. She's not very verbal yet and is very shy. An older kid, 6-7 years old, keeps trying to engage with her to play, but it just makes her cry because she is so shy. Each time you smile and say something like "she likes to play by herself" or "she wants to be alone" but the kid is persistent. Like every other minute. After at least a dozen times you say it loud enough for her Mom to hear that you are talking to her kid and what you're saying. She doesn't even acknowledge the situation, certainly doesn't talk to her kid.
How long would you deal with it before you left or said something to the Mom?
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3 responses
@AmbiePam (93926)
• United States
29 Oct
I think as soon as my child started crying I’d talk to the mom. I mean, an effort was made to clue her in, and she remained oblivious or just didn’t take action. It would be okay to politely come out and ask her to have her son withdraw his sweet, but misguided efforts.
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@fivecandles (437)
• United States
1 Nov
exactly! Thats what I did. She didn't parent but i tried.
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@grenery8 (11164)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
2 Nov
@fivecandles you did great.also,i am shocked how parents don't take care of their children.why not hiring someone if they will only sit and talk on phone.and,i am glad you protected your daughter.she told how she felt and others should respect that
@fivecandles (437)
• United States
1 Nov
A big difference! Esp with an outgoing older kid and a shy little kid.
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