Kids can't play on the lawn - are you kidding?!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Yes, this is a parenting site -- and that includes people who want to be parents. It does not include people who think anyone interested in issues like breastfeeding are "boring." why go on a parenting site if you are not a parent yourself, don't want to be a parent, and think people interested in parenting issues are boring? Sounds like good fodder for therapy. "

EVERYONE has been a child.

So? This a site about parenting issues, not about being a grown up. When people make comments about topics other than parenting, the underlying assumption is that those comments are coming from the perspective of a parent. Being a parent changes people -- the way they live their lives and the expectations they have of themselves and of others.

Oh ok, so the beauty, health & medicine, off topic posts those are ALL for parents too right? Oh and the sex forums right...because non-parents do not have sex or lives for that matter?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Yes, this is a parenting site -- and that includes people who want to be parents. It does not include people who think anyone interested in issues like breastfeeding are "boring." why go on a parenting site if you are not a parent yourself, don't want to be a parent, and think people interested in parenting issues are boring? Sounds like good fodder for therapy. "

EVERYONE has been a child.

So? This a site about parenting issues, not about being a grown up. When people make comments about topics other than parenting, the underlying assumption is that those comments are coming from the perspective of a parent. Being a parent changes people -- the way they live their lives and the expectations they have of themselves and of others.

Oh ok, so the beauty, health & medicine, off topic posts those are ALL for parents too right? Oh and the sex forums right...because non-parents do not have sex or lives for that matter?

You really think something like sex doesn't change once you have kids? Your body doesnt' change, your health doesn't change?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Yes, this is a parenting site -- and that includes people who want to be parents. It does not include people who think anyone interested in issues like breastfeeding are "boring." why go on a parenting site if you are not a parent yourself, don't want to be a parent, and think people interested in parenting issues are boring? Sounds like good fodder for therapy. "

EVERYONE has been a child.

So? This a site about parenting issues, not about being a grown up. When people make comments about topics other than parenting, the underlying assumption is that those comments are coming from the perspective of a parent. Being a parent changes people -- the way they live their lives and the expectations they have of themselves and of others.

Oh ok, so the beauty, health & medicine, off topic posts those are ALL for parents too right? Oh and the sex forums right...because non-parents do not have sex or lives for that matter?

You really think something like sex doesn't change once you have kids? Your body doesnt' change, your health doesn't change?

Are you an idiot, for real! This is my last post to you. YOU said it was a parenting site and just quoted me when I said how is it for parents only when its about the various subjects above. Then you counter asking me if things dont change. You make NO SENSE. Of course they do but fo those of us with fresh uterus' we also have lives affected by the topic above. NOT JUSTPARENTS! I really wish you had been smarter to hacve a good argument for the can of worms you just opened.

[Anonymous]

Not sure what your problem is, but my point is when people are discussing sex they are assuming the discussion is about sex as a parent. Likewise beauty -- it's pretty easy to find ways to fit in the gym pre-kids, but much harder once you have kids. So a discussion about how to fit the gym into you day, the assumption would be about how to manage that as a parent.

It's hard to imagine how profoundly life changes once you have kids. It's not the same as not having kids. I'm sorry if that hurts your feelings, but it's reality.

[Anonymous]

OP here:

The kids (maybe three or four 6-7 years olds) are playing in the front of the building under a large tree, but not under anyone's windows and certainly do not run around the hallways or otherwise cause disturbances. There is a ball field and a sad little play ground/jungle gym, but they are about 1/2 a mile from our building, so I understand why parents would want to let their kids play outside within view of the apartment. They are also playing during a reasonable hour - I generally hear them on Saturday or Sunday in the late afternoon before sunset.

We rent and honestly didn't read through the 1/4 inch book of rules and regulations before moving in. I will do so tonight though and see if they are being a little over zealous in their interpretation. Good thing to remember for when we do buy eventually....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not sure what your problem is, but my point is when people are discussing sex they are assuming the discussion is about sex as a parent. Likewise beauty -- it's pretty easy to find ways to fit in the gym pre-kids, but much harder once you have kids. So a discussion about how to fit the gym into you day, the assumption would be about how to manage that as a parent.

It's hard to imagine how profoundly life changes once you have kids. It's not the same as not having kids. I'm sorry if that hurts your feelings, but it's reality.

The DH who won't go down on his wife is only a parental discussion? Damn could have fooled me!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not sure what your problem is, but my point is when people are discussing sex they are assuming the discussion is about sex as a parent. Likewise beauty -- it's pretty easy to find ways to fit in the gym pre-kids, but much harder once you have kids. So a discussion about how to fit the gym into you day, the assumption would be about how to manage that as a parent.

It's hard to imagine how profoundly life changes once you have kids. It's not the same as not having kids. I'm sorry if that hurts your feelings, but it's reality.

The DH who won't go down on his wife is only a parental discussion? Damn could have fooled me!

You don't get it. There are sex discussions all over the web. How about the DH who used to go down on his wife all the time before the wife was so tired from being a working mom that she stopped initiating sex, or the DH who used to go down on his wife all the time before his wife was so overwhelmed she stopped taking care of herself because something had to give, or the DH who wont' go down on his wife because he sees her as the mother of his kids now and not the woman with the "fresh uterus" (the most bizarre insult I've ever read, here or anywhere) anymore....etc.

[Anonymous]

I'm new poster but to the pp above it sounds like you are having some parenting/ marital issues. I don't think you get it. There is nothing wrong with a woman on here without a child. What if she can't get pregnant what if she is trying. You should ne ashamed of yourself for being discriminatory.

[Anonymous]

"We rent and honestly didn't read through the 1/4 inch book of rules and regulations before moving in."

There you go!

[Anonymous]

"Not sure what your problem is, but my point is when people are discussing sex they are assuming the discussion is about sex as a parent. "

Say what?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm new poster but to the pp above it sounds like you are having some parenting/ marital issues. I don't think you get it. There is nothing wrong with a woman on here without a child. What if she can't get pregnant what if she is trying. You should ne ashamed of yourself for being discriminatory.

I'm not in charge of this site, I only use it. I already said it was a site for parents or those who want to be parents. Also for nannies or anyone dealing with parenting. I'm not ashamed of not wanting people who I assume are giving me advice from the perspective of someone who has BTDT to actually have BTDT.

I also don't expect to go on a parenting site and have someone try to insult me precisely because I am a parent. Go to any one of the billions of other sites if you don't want to interact with boring people who think issues like breastfeeding are interesting, or who don't have a "fresh uterus" or if you find the sounds of children playing outside annoying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not sure what your problem is, but my point is when people are discussing sex they are assuming the discussion is about sex as a parent. Likewise beauty -- it's pretty easy to find ways to fit in the gym pre-kids, but much harder once you have kids. So a discussion about how to fit the gym into you day, the assumption would be about how to manage that as a parent.

It's hard to imagine how profoundly life changes once you have kids. It's not the same as not having kids. I'm sorry if that hurts your feelings, but it's reality.

The DH who won't go down on his wife is only a parental discussion? Damn could have fooled me!

You don't get it. There are sex discussions all over the web. How about the DH who used to go down on his wife all the time before the wife was so tired from being a working mom that she stopped initiating sex, or the DH who used to go down on his wife all the time before his wife was so overwhelmed she stopped taking care of herself because something had to give, or the DH who wont' go down on his wife because he sees her as the mother of his kids now and not the woman with the "fresh uterus" (the most bizarre insult I've ever read, here or anywhere) anymore....etc.

Hey hag-how old are you...do not lie! Sound like an old miserable fart.

[Anonymous]

"I also don't expect to go on a parenting site and have someone try to insult me precisely because I am a parent. "

Are you kidding? You just insulted someone for not being a parent. You are also in an off topic forum. Maybe still to the parenting one if you are so worried.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not sure what your problem is, but my point is when people are discussing sex they are assuming the discussion is about sex as a parent. Likewise beauty -- it's pretty easy to find ways to fit in the gym pre-kids, but much harder once you have kids. So a discussion about how to fit the gym into you day, the assumption would be about how to manage that as a parent.

It's hard to imagine how profoundly life changes once you have kids. It's not the same as not having kids. I'm sorry if that hurts your feelings, but it's reality.

The DH who won't go down on his wife is only a parental discussion? Damn could have fooled me!

You don't get it. There are sex discussions all over the web. How about the DH who used to go down on his wife all the time before the wife was so tired from being a working mom that she stopped initiating sex, or the DH who used to go down on his wife all the time before his wife was so overwhelmed she stopped taking care of herself because something had to give, or the DH who wont' go down on his wife because he sees her as the mother of his kids now and not the woman with the "fresh uterus" (the most bizarre insult I've ever read, here or anywhere) anymore....etc.

Hey hag-how old are you...do not lie! Sound like an old miserable fart.

I guess this is the thread where the bitter old childless hags congregate to call the mothers bitter old hags.

I'm happy. I love being a parent and wouldn't trade it for anything in the world, not even a "fresh uterus."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If it's in the condo rules, then this *is* the place people move who don't want to hear/see kids playing.

Condo owner here--- EXACTLY!!! I do not want to hear your kids playing. I'm single and like to sleep in, take naps, and enjoy my nice green grass. This is one of the benefits of living the single life, my freedom, peace and quiet. Why would I want to listen to your kids? Take your kids to a park! I'm grateful for these rules because screaming kids 'playing' may be cute to you, but I guarantee it doesn't sound like violins and chirping birds to the rest of us.

Of course, one could rationally ask why such a person as yourself is trolling a parenting forum, but that would be intolerant of me.