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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]More specifically, I’m referring to fellow moms.

Backstory - I have a 13 YO DD and over the years with her group of friends, it’s been copacetic with the moms in arranging play dates, hanging out, etc.

Recently, though, I’ve had to say no to a couple things - one because we were going to ocean city on the weekend and the other bc of comfort level with covid (it was an indoor event).  With the first one, DD was bummed of course and her friend’s mom sent me a somewhat pushy note pleading for my DD to go.  I politely said sorry we are going out of town, I hope you have a good time, etc etc.  no response back so I left it at that.

A couple weeks ago my DD was invited to something I did not feel comfortable with and so I told her no.  Sure enough, DD’s friend’s mom reached out to me to ask me if it’s ok if my DD went.  At first I felt bad but then I just started feeling irked that she would not be respectful of a parenting decision and insert herself into the equation.  I mean, who’s the parent - you or your kid?

I’ve seen this in a more mild form on more than two occasions and im wondering - is this a thing?  Am I over reacting to this?

What gives?[/quote]

I can see that it might be annoying but be grateful that they care enough about your kid to want to include them. This is a good thing OP. Let it go and also loosen up on COVID concerns. [/quote]

It's usually not about caring about including everyone, it's about not being able to disappoint your little princess or prince. It is just not OK to push boundaries. Also, not your place to tell anyone to loosen up on Covid concerns when you don't know the circumstances.[/quote]

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