My 17 year old son Corey babysits a sweet little 8 year old girl named Sarah, who lives down the street. This weekend, he asked my if he could go camping for two or three days about 35 miles away up in the hills outside of town.
My son suffers from obesity and depression and doesn't have many friends, but he wants to take Sarah with him on the camping trip. I think it would be a great idea. He'd have a friend with him and he'd even get a glimpse into fatherhood. I'd go too, but I'm a single mother and I have to work all weekend at Home Depot.
I called Sarah's mother this morning to ask if Sarah could go with Corey and her mother refused to let her go. I can't understand why though! My son is a very responsible young man and wouldn't let Sarah out of his sight. After all, he babysits her several times a month.
I even bought him a new tent for them to share on the trip. Why do some parents have to be so overprotective?
2006-08-21 11:23:02 · 25 answers · asked by LaDeen C 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Parents today can be so overprotective, that's true. I really can't too much with this one. Are there any other young girls your son could babysit in the neighborhood?
2006-08-21 12:02:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
If I were the girl's mother I would say no, too. It's one thing to babysit for a few hours but quite another to be alone together for a weekend or even overnight. Sorry but it's not appropriate at all. Even the Boy Scouts won't let a child share a tent with an adult unless the adult is a parent.
2006-08-22 11:21:53 · answer #2 · answered by Mollywobbles 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I DEFINITELY would not let my 8yr old Daughter spend a few nights in a tent with a 17 year old Boy! You must be naive or something, or don't you know all boys have hormones? I totally understand why her mother will not let her go! Your son could be a Pervert for all she knows! Babysitting and Camping 35 miles away are two totally different things! Your son should find someone his own age to go camping with, and you need to stop encouraging this behavior (of hanging out with LITTLE GIRLS), before it turns into something you'll be going to court for.
Good Luck.
2006-08-21 19:01:12 · answer #3 · answered by GoldenLocs 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If the 8 year old were yours, would you let her go with a 17 year old regardless of his social status or deficiencies? I think 99% of parents would say no. I know you know your son is a safe person to be with, but I would not trust someone with my child for 3 days by themself. There is a huge difference between babysitting a few hours a few days a week and taking a vacation together with no adult supervision. If something did happen, that girls parents would be charged with negligence because they let her go off with a minor. Also if something happened, you would be held liable because he is a minor. There is just too much to worry about. But the main thing is that a parent shouldnt let an 8 year old go off for a few days with a 17 year old. He probably has good intentions, but there is no way it should happen.
2006-08-21 18:48:49 · answer #4 · answered by Nate 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Oh Ya, sure Ladean. What is wrong with you?? I wonder if you are a pedifile ??? I also wonder if you are a man ? Some of the things don't sound right with you, because your always talking about little girls. If the story you have composed is truthfull, then I suggest that being your so determined to let your obese son go camping, instead of taking the eight year old , why don't you go along instead. The eight year old child's Mother is right . She should not let her small daughter go with your son. What in the Hell is wrong with you ? Your stories are Sick and I would bet money that you are a PEDIFILE !!!!!!!
2006-08-21 19:31:01 · answer #5 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the girl's Mother. A 17 year old - no matter how responsible - has no business taking an 8 year old camping. In an emergency - he may not be able to handle the situation. In reality - too much could happen that is totally unexpected.
2006-08-21 18:43:39 · answer #6 · answered by Blond Logic 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
You know, i really think you put that question just to see how many people you could get a rise out of. If not, you better keep a close eye on your son, he has a pedophile streak in him. And you are reeeaallly FUC***KING stupid to try to talk the other mom into letting her child go with your perverted son. Good for the other mom and I hope she finds another sitter!! This is one of the signs that children send to their parents as a cry for help....DUMB A S S call in sick....your son's problems are worth more than your job a home depot!!............I take everything back....reading your previous questions....you are an incredibly huge fuc***king imbecile
2006-08-21 20:52:50 · answer #7 · answered by marie167 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She is just trying to protect her daughter. Alot of things could happen 35 miles away. So just help him understand and maybe instead give him the idea of taking her to an arcade or invite the mother to go along on the trip. Or just make it a day trip to a zoo or something. Try to think of it from her point of view.
2006-08-21 20:06:51 · answer #8 · answered by mickey4eva03 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sarah's mom is not being overprotective! It's common sense! I agree with EVERYONE else.....he has no business camping (or hanging out ANYWHERE) with an 8 year old! It's asking for trouble! You should know what that means! Now that you've asked Sarah's mom this....you may have jeopardized the babysitting arrangement now! Don't be surprised if he no longer is asked to sit for her!
2006-08-21 18:57:47 · answer #9 · answered by Ronique 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, but Sarah's mother is right. I wouldn't trust a seventeen year old to go on an unsupervised camping trip, even if she does know him well, and trust him enough to babysit her. There is something not quite right about his sudden asking to go camping with this little girl.
2006-08-21 18:48:39 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't blame Sarah's mom. She's not being overprotective- she's being a good parent. If you had a little girl and a 17 year-old boy invited her to go camping alone, would you let her go? Honestly. Your son probably has good intentions, but if you step back for a minute and see it through Sarah's mom's eyes, you probably wouldn't let her go either.
2006-08-21 18:39:16 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋