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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

I don’t find that selfish or extremely annoying in any way whatsoever. It’s normal parenting.  Anyone who write six paragraphs about it not being ok is self delusional. [/quote]

Fine.  But if my 5 year old kicks your 5 year old coming down the slide when your kid won't get out of the way for a long time, you'll be cool with that, right?

:roll: [/quote]

Not pp, but yes, I would. Bet that blows your mind.[/quote]

You're ok if a kid KICKS another kid?!

Wow. [/quote]

If my kid is not sharing or taking turns on the playground and gets called out by another kid? Yes I’m OK with that. If they are refusing to move on a slide and get kicked by someone else coming down? Also OK.[/quote]

+1[/quote]

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