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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This was interesting, because I will happily feed kids as much as they want, but I’d never send my own kid over from 10-3 (!!!) without at least offering to send a lunch or money or something with her. Of course that would probably usually be declined, but I don’t just assume other people will feed my kid, especially not a full meal, and I don’t think I’d be offended if they didn’t... as long as they weren’t intentionally withholding food. [/quote]

I wouldn't take your money.  I'd hope you'd feed my kid and pay for it if needed in exchange.  And, if you don't, I'll still feed your kid but will not send over mine.[/quote]

???

I just said I’d happily feed your kid (and it would t occur to me not to). I also said I wouldn’t expect most people to take my money or a bagged lunch. What are you missing? All I said is that it wouldn’t occur to me to be offended that someone didn’t feed MY kid a full meal if we hadn’t communicated about it beforehand. I’m saying I hold a double-standard— in favor of others.[/quote]

This is me directly above.

In re-reading, I see where the confusion came from. See, I was literally saying what *I* do. Not “if I were you, I would...” When I said I’d offer to send food or money, that’s exactly what I meant. *I* do that. I was NOT saying that’s what other people should do. I could see how it could come off that way if you read it in a snooty tone. “Well Iiiii would neeeeevaaah...” But I meant exactly the opposite.[/quote]

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