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[quote=Anonymous]I feel you OP. I have this question a lot. Boys playing - the edges are blurry on what’s being active and what’s taking things too far.

And you’re trying to monitor but not be a helicopter. And for my part, sometimes I’m trying to be a tiny bit “cool” (while not pushing past my standards) because I know I’d rather them play at my house than at others. I don’t think the other moms watch closely enough. I have seen what boys (big brothers of mine) can do when they are bored and think no one is paying attention. Literally, assault.

The stairs riding thing has happened at my house. When I saw it starting, they jumped in without asking. I let each boy take 2-3 turns before putting a stop to it. The worst kid of course took 2 more turns. Ugh.

I don’t want them getting hurt! I don’t want broken property. But I’d rather them be active than play video games or watch YT. And they need to get their energy out somehow.

It’s easier to manage my 2 boys. It’s harder to manage when other kids are around.[/quote]

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