A group ladies and I get together for lunch once a month for our birthdays. Among the ladies are my aunt & mom. Last week we were waiting for our food & my mom wanted to show the ladies that my son learned to walk.(This was a big deal b/c he has had some health issues) He was walking around the table, peeking around everyone's chair & playing peek a boo. The other ladies were laughing & playing with him. I was watching my aunt, & her face started getting red, & I could tell she was getting mad. When the food came I got up to get him, but before I could get to him, she snatched him up, put him in his high chair, & said "it is time for you to sit down" It wasn't hateful but by no means was it nice either. It was a very casual setting. My aunt doesn't have children though she's tried for many years.She is often giving me advice on raising children, even though I don't ask for it, but because I feel for her I don't say anything.I guess my ? is what would u do in this case? Thank you.
2006-12-04 09:03:34 · 6 answers · asked by Who Me? 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Thank you for your answers. I guess I'm just frustrated because this kind of thing happens with her often and I know if I don't say something it will only continue. I have gone weeks with out seeing her before because of this.
2006-12-04 09:58:33 · update #1
you know the best thing to do is think of your child not how you fill. Children need positive surrounding's and positive people in there lives. Kids can sense when people are not positive and you don't want your child around people like that. Someday he could come up to you and ask you why she don't like him because she acts that way and you don't want to have to answer that question.
2006-12-04 11:15:10 · answer #1 · answered by kim h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess I would have just stayed quiet..She did not mean any harm by it and my guess is she was raised in a different environment and believe children should behave at a restaurant by not being allowed to move all over the room...If it really bothers you then ask her about it..But I can almost TELL you that you already know why she did it..Let it go..And enjoy your little boy!
2006-12-04 17:13:27 · answer #2 · answered by Littlebit 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since it wasnt done in a hateful manner I would just ignore it, I know its frustrating but saying something might end up with consequences that are harder than just dealing with it. Take Care honey.
2006-12-04 17:07:08 · answer #3 · answered by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that she is jelouse of you having a baby and she doesn't! I would tell her to let you be the mother and to stop telling you how to do your job, but be nice about it! I hope you get through it hon.
2006-12-04 17:48:00 · answer #4 · answered by bonham_2005 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would try to avoid the aunt as much as i could.
2006-12-04 17:08:18 · answer #5 · answered by roy40372 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like she's jealous to me. just tell her youre sorry she cant have kids now, but just be patient about it. she cant hate you for having a baby. she needs to cool off and let you do your own parenting.
2006-12-04 17:08:37 · answer #6 · answered by sr.07_who_loves_her_4x4 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋