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In reply to the discussion: Adults that spoil kids aggravate me [View all]seabeyond
(110,159 posts)experience and no education in raising children laughably throw out rules on how to raise children.
really, it is a joke to think that you actually know what you are talking about.
the two of you outraged at a child listening to adult conversation (as long as age appropriate and in a social situation i dont see any other) is ridiculous. and that is as a lifetime of being a child and allowed as were all other children, and having kids that are actively included in our "adult" conversations. further, we dare to encourage our children to participate. allowing them to gain social skills in a safe and nurturing environment, educating them, and raising well rounded young adults. open minded and flexible in thinking. always with the understanding that in any conversation one must do it with respect even in disagreement and an understanding that people are allowed different perspectives and that is ok and a good thing, too.
i have not seen one situation in a lifetime, where in social environment children were reject as the two of you suggest ought to be done.
as far as a hostess situation, i could never see myself having a single mom come over and not assume that child would not come. and then further expect the kid to isolate himself in aloneness at a time of celebration in a social environment. that seems the ultimate in rudeness and would never be done in my house.
when people step into my house, they are welcomed and made to feel welcome thru out.
i dont know the kid. could have been a brat. didnt get into that. but what the two of you are talking about is beyond a single situation.