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WDPT?

MamatoA2010MamatoA2010 member
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So we had our second night of Passover seder last night. My cousin has 2 boys aged 3 and 6 years old and my daughter is 4. I was stuck watching all three of them all night long (and may I add her boys are pretty rambunctious). Now, granted it was only for about 2- 2 1/2 hours but the boys parents sat in the other room socializing with my family while I chased the three kids around my moms house. My sister told me this morning that she thought it was quite rude of them to make me watch my cousins boys the whole time. I barely had a chance to enjoy the Passover meal. I know this isn't a huge deal but it was kind of annoying. WDPT? 
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  • LaurelBeeLaurelBee member
    If it happened once, NBD. If it continues to happen, you need to say something like "Cousin, your boys are in here, but I'm too busy watching Dd to keep an eye on them too." Or offer a trade. You watch for 30mins, then I'll do it so we both have a chance to eat.
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  • MaebbMaebb member
    My cousin is like that. She is known for not supervising her kids at family functions. I agree that it's rude, and it's awkward because I don't know of a way to politely ask them to supervise their own children.
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  • MamatoA2010MamatoA2010 member
    I thought I was overreacting but I guess not. Thanks for your responses. We only see them twice a year or so and this is the first time its happened... I'm sure it won't be the last.
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  • angelashlyangelashly member
    We have friends who do this. Drives me crazy. That being said is the home not child proofed? Children of that age don't need constant supervision. My 3 year old goes and plays in her room etc with out me and I just check on her.


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    fredalina said:
    Perhaps they feel at that age their kids don't need constant supervision. If your DD still does then that's on you but I know at 3 and 6 my nephews spent a lot of time unsupervised at my parents' house, in the basement where the video games were, in a guest room where toys were, or in parents' room where the tv and video player were. At 4 I am ok with my kiddo playing upstairs at home or my ILs' house.
    This.  My older 2 are 6 and 3 and I don't feel they need that much supervision at family gatherings.  I just check in on them every one in awhile.  My 6 year old is very mature and responsible though (and a huge tattle tale).

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