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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Maybe it's because I have four kids and I have a little more life experience than many of the posters in this forum (who tend to have one or two very little ones), but I honestly couldn't care less about my friends' parenting styles. As long as they don't yell obscenities or beat their kids, it really doesn't bother me how strict or lax they are. I'm only responsible for my kids. Period. And I strive not to pass judgment on my friends  (even the ones who are super strict/crazy/judgmental and those who are super lax). I'm sure some of our friends think we are too laid back. We don't see it that way. We have older kids, so we now realize that we don't have to shadow our toddler's every move. We have older kids, so we recognize that we don't have to intervene in every situation. In fact, we prefer that our kids try to resolve situations on their own. We are the anti-helicopter parents. [/quote]

I think I just fell in love:)--too many judgey parents..nice to see one who isn't. Wish this mom would just relax and just have fun with her friend. God if the worst thing in life is another kid hanging on the fridge..life is good!! Relax!![/quote]

I have four kids too, and am laid back and I disagree. I couldn't care less what other parents do in their own home but I have no desire to sit back and say how cute their kids are while they draw on my walls or break my furniture. I don't enjoy my lunch when their kids are screaming at the table, yelling demanding their parents to give them x right now or they will kick them, climbing up on the table while we are eating and opening their mouths to show us all their food. I don't enjoy their kids when they are in my backyard when they throw sand, break the toys and run through the garden. I don't actually get to enjoy the friendship either when moms while time is spend running around catering to her children's every whim and when she can't leave them for 2 seconds or they break more things. I also couldn't care less if you think I am judging, I have no desire to spend my time or have my kids spend time with other kids who are disrespectful, destructive and who tell their parents what to do. I am guessing you are the ones whose kids are running wild which is why you think everyone should just relax and have fun. We have different ideas of fun. [/quote]

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