When neighborhood kids want to play at your house...
...do you make them mind you? My daughter is 5. There is a 5-year-old boy down the street with a 7-year-old sister. They came down today to play. (Yesterday, the boy was here with his 18-year-old sister's permission.) Anyway, I told them how long they would get to play. When it was time for them to leave, I asked them to clean up first - that that was a rule if they wanted to come back. The little boy was very good about it (actually better than my daughter.) The 7-year-old girl said she would clean up the little sand box, as she continued to play while the other two cleaned up. Then she wouldn't stop playing when I told them it was time to go. It really irked me. Would you make them mind you as a condition of their coming back?
Quoting momofemy:I really felt that way, but I feel uncomfortable telling someone else's kids what to do! LOL I have a hard enough time getting my own to do what I say.
Quoting KaylaMillar:
I would! Your house your rules! They don't like it they can play somewhere else
This is the problem I had when my oldest was younger. They would come over and when it was time to clean up they would take off home and he was stuck doing it. So either they stayed the next time to clean it up or they weren't allowed to play with anything. It use to irk me with cups too. They would ask for drinks while playing outside and then throw their cups in the yard. Yea...they went home for drinks after the second time. I guess I am mean but that is just how I feel about it.
Quoting haleykj:
No I'd let it go. And try not to let it bother you too she's not your kid so you're not the one who has to deal with it. Personally, I wouldn't want someone to punish my child while at their house. That's just me though.
Quoting bubbbaNbabygirl:
we're the 'cool' house on the block...you had better listen to me or adios kiddo! I have two of my own kids that don't listen,i sure don't need anymore! :)
Quoting nf1:
I'm agree with you
Quoting haleykj:
No I'd let it go. And try not to let it bother you too she's not your kid so you're not the one who has to deal with it. Personally, I wouldn't want someone to punish my child while at their house. That's just me though.
I would definitely make them follow your rules. If you don't make them, you're going to be miserable.
My house my rules. When my kids go to their friends house I expect them to listen to the adults there. It teaches them respect. I would probably say something to the parents about it. Not being mean but she needs to clean up also if she wants to come play at your house.
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Quoting KaylaMillar:
I would! Your house your rules! They don't like it they can play somewhere else
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- momofemy
on Apr. 28, 2012 at 5:35 PM