Why was I so angry about this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your first mistake was taking your kid on a run they did not belong on.

We are a ski/snowboarding family that flys from DMV to CO multiple times a month.

Not only did you risk your own son and yourself you put others in danger. Shame on you. Seriously judging you.

Your complaints are not valid.

Period.

Both you and DH need parenting classes.

op - we were on a blue run that today in particular was very crowded and worked over and much icier than usual. We also ski every weekend. I can't perfectly judge the conditions every time but I assure you if we had thought it was too hard for him we would not have taken him (this kid has been skiing for 4 years). I obviously already feel awful about it. but thanks! now even worse.

OP - ignore this person. There are certain days with icy conditions and crowding which makes slopes challenging for even expert skiers. And a bad fall happens to all of us occasionally. Combine that with those conditions and there is no wonder he melted. You are fine. We are a big ski/board family too and stuff like this happens. Your husband though should share - mine would come back and look for me - he always leads and I follow but he knows to wait or check in if I do not appear.

Hang in there.

thank you - this helps. I have wondered this trip if it's even worth it because being so hyper vigilant and trying to make sure they have fun is really exhausting. but generally they do love it! I think i am just so burned out on the hyper-vigilance part and also the adrenaline didn't help.

[Anonymous]

I’m sorry op. Ignore the shaming poster, we ski a lot and I personally think the pps response is way over the top. Sometimes kids can have a fall that scares them even on a run they are normally fine on. It can happen to any of us but a kid can get more freaked.

I’m really sorry. My dad was kind of like this, I can imagine my mom being in this situation and being very upset. So I get it. I think you’re right to be upset. Even if in front I always stay close enough and am looking back periodically so if something happened I could walk back up a little to get to the child. He should do the same unless you’ve agreed he’s taking a run where he gets to go fast and meet at the bottom.

I’m sorry.

[Anonymous]

If your kid wouldn’t move for 30 min he’s too young or difficult to be skiing period.

[Anonymous]

I don't really understand the issue. Your worry, I assume, is that your child will be left unattended if he has an issue? But that didn't happen today - you were there. Unless you're saying that both of you need to ski behind the kids?

It sounds like you were just frazzled by your kid's yard sale and getting hit yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your first mistake was taking your kid on a run they did not belong on.

We are a ski/snowboarding family that flys from DMV to CO multiple times a month.

Not only did you risk your own son and yourself you put others in danger. Shame on you. Seriously judging you.

Your complaints are not valid.

Period.

Both you and DH need parenting classes.

sociopath

[Anonymous]

I’m so sorry this happened to you. Your dh needs to take on the burden of looking out for your youngest for half the runs, that’s only fair. In particular, after a harrowing experience like you had today, he should take the lead for a while so you can compose yourself again. He should understand why you were upset and needed to vent by the time you were finally reunited. You’re a good mom who had a miserable experience and had to hold it together for the sake of your kid. That’s incredibly stressful. I hope you don’t have any bad injuries.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If your kid wouldn’t move for 30 min he’s too young or difficult to be skiing period.

This and the fact that OP got taken out really hard by a skier and that so many people were put in danger really gives me pause about judgment.

[Anonymous]

I’d be more concerned that it took 30 minutes to get him up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't really understand the issue. Your worry, I assume, is that your child will be left unattended if he has an issue? But that didn't happen today - you were there. Unless you're saying that both of you need to ski behind the kids?

It sounds like you were just frazzled by your kid's yard sale and getting hit yourself.

op - my preference would be that we always agree who will ski behind ds OR that if that hasn't happened, he keeps close enough to be accessed in event of situation (even slightly downhill). It's the assumption that I will be on lookout that bothers me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If your kid wouldn’t move for 30 min he’s too young or difficult to be skiing period.

This and the fact that OP got taken out really hard by a skier and that so many people were put in danger really gives me pause about judgment.

you must never have been skiing. It happens a LOT.

[Anonymous]

I'm shocked a skiier took you out. That person has no business on the slopes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't really understand the issue. Your worry, I assume, is that your child will be left unattended if he has an issue? But that didn't happen today - you were there. Unless you're saying that both of you need to ski behind the kids?

It sounds like you were just frazzled by your kid's yard sale and getting hit yourself.

op - my preference would be that we always agree who will ski behind ds OR that if that hasn't happened, he keeps close enough to be accessed in event of situation (even slightly downhill). It's the assumption that I will be on lookout that bothers me.

OP this is what being the default parent means. It’s hard to unsee once you see it. This sounds harsh but you basically have to fight like a dog to make sure you get what’s yours (what your DH takes without a second thought). That means your DH might have to listen to you yell a little, poor baby. And it also means that in some cases where failure is not an option (like safety skiing) you have to accept being the default. Then you take the family credit card to the ski shop and buy yourself a new hat. Then you leave the kids on screens with DH in the hotel room while you enjoy a drink at the bar. See what I mean?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your first mistake was taking your kid on a run they did not belong on.

We are a ski/snowboarding family that flys from DMV to CO multiple times a month.

Not only did you risk your own son and yourself you put others in danger. Shame on you. Seriously judging you.

Your complaints are not valid.

Period.


Both you and DH need parenting classes.

Oh geez. Be quiet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your first mistake was taking your kid on a run they did not belong on.

We are a ski/snowboarding family that flys from DMV to CO multiple times a month.

Not only did you risk your own son and yourself you put others in danger. Shame on you. Seriously judging you.

Your complaints are not valid.

Period.

Both you and DH need parenting classes.

NP. Ha! What a sanctimonious schmuck you are. I’m judging you and your “ski/snowboard family.” What a passel of tools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your first mistake was taking your kid on a run they did not belong on.

We are a ski/snowboarding family that flys from DMV to CO multiple times a month.

Not only did you risk your own son and yourself you put others in danger. Shame on you. Seriously judging you.

Your complaints are not valid.

Period.

Both you and DH need parenting classes.

Really?? Are you taking your kids out of school multiple times a MONTH?
Even if they're not yet in schoo, that's a 4-hour flight, plus at least a 2-4 hour drive, unless you're flying private to Eagle. Plus the 2-hour time difference. And you're doing that multiple times a month? That sounds great for everyone. LOL
Maybe a parenting class for you instead, crazy lady.