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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I will freely admit that I do not usually intervene when my kid commits a routine playground faux-pas like climbing the slide. You know why? I am tired and it is not a huge deal at the end of the day. With my 2yo, I intervene because it is usually a safety issue. With a 5yo, though? No. They can figure it out themselves.

I completely realize this is selfish and that most of you probably find it extremely annoying. I find the people who are constantly intervening in the social dynamics of elementary-school-aged kids annoying as well. [/quote]

Agreed, from the mom of 8, 6, and 3 year olds.  I intervene if it's a safety issue and of course if my older kids aren't watching out for littler kids.  But, it's on the parents of littler kids to keep them out of harms way.  It is what it is.

As for not overpowering children, you should be able to pick your child up when needed.  No one's talking about pinning a child down or harming them.  I have absolutely picked my kid up out of the swing when it was someone else's turn.  It's really not that hard.[/quote]

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