If you've asked both grandparents not to smoke around your baby, yet they continue to do so after promising they would not. Would it be too drastic to tell them they can no longer watch your child without you being there, and future visits will be supervised?
2006-12-23 23:34:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
This would go for any relative or friend as well.
2006-12-23 23:34:50 · update #1
No, definitely not! I think that it's really bad they continue to smoke around the baby, it's one thing damaging their own health, but to risk giving their grandchild cancer is disgusting
2006-12-23 23:37:05 · answer #1 · answered by nat 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are the parent. Ultimately, you are responsible for the health and welfare of your child, especially a baby. And you have every right to supervise ANY visitor to your child, and to set the ground rules.
Now, if there's a significant other involved as well (I use the neutral only because I'm unsure of your gender), you should both agree on those rules before applying them - but what I said above applies equally to that joint decision.
2006-12-28 17:44:50 · answer #2 · answered by dst3313 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it isn't drastic and this is coming from a 'smoker' I can say I will not and never have smoked around a baby I have always gone outside if I really need to have a cigarette.
2006-12-24 00:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by polynesiachick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not drastic at all; detrimental in fact. They are making the baby sick and since the child can't do anything about it then it's up to you to take action. You are totally within your rights to demand what you know is right and proper. Either your way or the highway. There are no other options. Case closed!
2006-12-23 23:44:16 · answer #4 · answered by quantumview 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How do you know they are smoking around your child when you are not around? If they are doing this in your presence and you ask them not to, then as a parent you have the right to say, "I can't have you smoking around my baby." End of story!
2006-12-23 23:54:32 · answer #5 · answered by stacey h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds kind of drastic but you need to look out for your baby's well-being. Why not pull her away from visiting them until they can learn to respect your decision.
2006-12-23 23:50:09 · answer #6 · answered by Dimples 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. Children are even more susceptible to the dangers of second hand smoke than adults are. I would think that making whatever effort you can to ensure that your kids don't have to deal with that is okay.
2006-12-23 23:39:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, Your responsibility is to protect your child. There wouldn't be future visits. If they don't respect your request in this matter, what other matters do they also not respect?
2006-12-23 23:55:18 · answer #8 · answered by lindakflowers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt word it like that......perhaps have them meet you in public outside places like the park or what not...places where smoking is prohibited..or even invite them to your home were you dont allow smoking...that way it is case sensitive and you are not prohibiting their uncontrollable habit (since they have yet to quit)and your baby will be in a cleaner air enviroment....but put your baby's health first...he is your priority not there habit
2006-12-23 23:41:06 · answer #9 · answered by meshack915 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is fair...your baby's health should come first. A promise should not be broken!!! Shows how much they care!
2006-12-23 23:38:33 · answer #10 · answered by 12345 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋