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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t see this as a big deal, but I’m
A helper.

If you don’t want to take him to the park, walk him across the road that’s if issue, and continue along to the park, [b]although I can’t see how having one extra kid at the park [/b]you’re going to anyway is some kind of insurmountable burden. You’ve done it twice and are already complaining- why not stop now?

He’s a new kid. I’m guessing in a few weeks, once he knows the route, he will be able to go home himself. Next year, he could help your kids home.

Honestly, I can’t imagine being this petty, but you do you. [/quote]

so you can't imagine a situation where your kids want your attention?  What if the kid broke his arm?  Then what?   That isn't being petty. Op has enough to care for her children.  It isn't her responsibility to care for this neighbor's kid at the playground![/quote]

Are you for real? Like honestly? The hand wringing number of flaming hyperbolic hoops that people will jump through just to not be a good person for something that really isn’t a huge undertaking. If it feels like a huge deal, then say no.

OP is there with her kids if they need her. Most kids just want to play at the playground. If kid breaks his arm (which is not exactly a daily occurrence), then OP can call his parent and seek the appropriate interim care.

What she really needs to worry about is the possibility of the zombie apocolypse coming when she has another kid, amirite? [/quote]

I’m a worrier and think of everything to worry about. But sometimes you just have to accept you can’t control everything. It really bothers me that people are throwing up hypothetical scenarios (what if he breaks his arm! what if…) to get out of helping a single mom and child! [/quote]

I'm the one who suggested a 'broken arm"  All I am saying is my kids after school wanted to talk to me about their problems while they were fresh in their minds. They would not want a boy around listening!  Once in a while is fine but everyday is a burden.[/quote]

So if this would not fit with your family and you find this a burden, then say no. There’s no need to agonize over this theoretical child breaking his arm if your life. You say no, and there is no burden on your life. [/quote]

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