One and done families and snow day whining

[Anonymous]

I think the issue flagged by the OP is a family who is not inviting one of her kids over for a play date, but is instead requesting the OP host their child instead because they will not have another child to play with on that snow day.

Of course if the other family invited their kid over, there would be no need to be dramatic and OP can either accept or decline. It does suck to feel obliged to always host another child, especially when it comes with a guilt trip if you say no (Johnny will have no one to play with tomorrow, would it be OK for him to come to your house?)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think the issue flagged by the OP is a family who is not inviting one of her kids over for a play date, but is instead requesting the OP host their child instead because they will not have another child to play with on that snow day.

Of course if the other family invited their kid over, there would be no need to be dramatic and OP can either accept or decline. It does suck to feel obliged to always host another child, especially when it comes with a guilt trip if you say no (Johnny will have no one to play with tomorrow, would it be OK for him to come to your house?)

Ok—but why is she referring to one and done parents as a group, as though we are all out there using poor manners and harassing parents of multiples? Lunatic. It’s clearly a judgement on people having one child, or else she would not be lumping them together in one group. Why people feel the need to judge other people’s choices in this way baffles me.

[Anonymous]

OP it is very easy to say no to a playdate request without passing insane judgments and screaming about it on the internet with your holier than thou attitude. Try to relax

[Anonymous]

This is over the top. Say yes or no. And the implication that the parents shouldn’t complain because they could’ve had another kid … you have NO IDEA about their circumstances. Many parents who describe themselves as “one and done” did not have that plan from the onset.

[Anonymous]

Wow! What a rediculous and mean spirited post this is. I have one child who has neighborhood friends who LOVE to play together on snow days impromptu. I'm sure glad your not one of our neighbors. You keep this up and your kids won't have any friends!

[Anonymous]

Get that head checked OP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am so tired of the one and done by choice families I know complaining about how their kids won't let them get anything done on snow days and especially on holidays where they chose not to put their kids in camp. No, your child cannot have a play date on those days just because you need a way to occupy them. I have two children who like each other and play together and that's how we get through these days. YOU NEED TO COME UP WITH A PLAN THAT DOES NOT INVOLVE OTHER CHILDREN. You can't use me as your backup plan. I have a job and my own two kids to look after. Nope, just stop.

It's wonderful that you have 2 kids who have survived. I am a one and done parent (on the surface). You may not know that I had another whose life was cut short and we moved to the DMV to get away from it all. You are not my backup. I am just reaching out. that is all. good day.

[Anonymous]

I am so tired of moms of multiples trying to pawn of their kids at my home b/c they think we are living the life of luxury. I have a kid who actually has other friends and doesn't want to deal with your kids who clearly inherited your toxic attitude. You need to find another plan that doesn't invovle us. Try moms for liberty since you consider reproducing as your patriotic duty

[Anonymous]

OP, go back to bed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am so tired of moms of multiples trying to pawn of their kids at my home b/c they think we are living the life of luxury. I have a kid who actually has other friends and doesn't want to deal with your kids who clearly inherited your toxic attitude. You need to find another plan that doesn't invovle us. Try moms for liberty since you consider reproducing as your patriotic duty

I can only hope this is meant to be funny or sarcastic. Because if not, you need to seek help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am so tired of moms of multiples trying to pawn of their kids at my home b/c they think we are living the life of luxury. I have a kid who actually has other friends and doesn't want to deal with your kids who clearly inherited your toxic attitude. You need to find another plan that doesn't invovle us. Try moms for liberty since you consider reproducing as your patriotic duty

I can only hope this is meant to be funny or sarcastic. Because if not, you need to seek help.

Oh, please check the OP's original post.

[Anonymous]

Gee, we have a single, but invite neighbor kids over to give our kid a chance to play with someone else they like. Sometimes parent of multiples invites them over instead. Seems to work. Sorry you've had a tough time.