If either of my kids had acted like that, they'd have been grounded for a while. BUT, I also would not force a child to hang out with a friend of mine they didn't like or were uncomfortable around or force them into a "fun" activity they didn't want. (not saying the daughter doesn't like you but clearly, she didn't want to go).
I also do not bring a lot of people around my kids though and I spent lots of time with them so they don't constantly need my reassurance and attention as it seems that little girl was wanting. I mean, something is off, that doesn't sound like good behavior to me.
I will caveat by saying I was blessed with happy flexible kids and even the teenager has been a joy, and I am also Indian so I raise my kids fairly strictly with respect to how we treat guests.
Still, I must admit I would have to think twice about dating someone whose kid acted like that. As another poster said, it's going to be like that for a while. So "either accept it or move on" may be your only choices.
- November 27th, 2008, 06:55 pm
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