My son's girlfriend's mother made a comment to her about my husband and I not allowing our 18 year old son to drive on New Years Eve. We didn't say he couldn't go out or sleep over his friend's houses just that we didn't want him on the road since we are afraid of drunks on the road. My son's girlfriend's mother made a crack to her like "What kind of parents are we that we won't let him go out and have fun...blah blah blah". What do you think of this comment?
2007-01-08 16:26:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
It's very reasonable for you and your husband to not want your son driving around on New Years Eve because there are a lot of drunks out on the roads. You didn't say that your son couldn't have fun, etc. His girlfriend's parents should be glad that their daughter is with a young man whose parents care enough about him to care that he is not driving around on New Years Eve, with their daughter, putting her life in jeopardy. I would ignore her mother's comment. I understand why you'd feel irritated by it. You raise your son as you see fit, and if it doesn't jibe with his gf's mother, tough shi*. Happy New Year.
2007-01-08 17:00:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The important thing is that your son respects your opinion. His girlfriend didn't have a choice of parentage. Kids are still impressionable at that age, when parents talk to them. Even your sons girlfriend should understand your concerns.
2007-01-09 01:11:53 · answer #2 · answered by eks_spurt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Miss red don"t sweat it . At least you care for your son safety. there is alot of parents out there who don"t care and there kids end up in trouble or worse. You did the right thing and maybe not now but your son will see that 2
2007-01-09 00:44:44 · answer #3 · answered by macdaddyev 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is reasonable to be annoyed about such a silly comment. it shows her lack of maturity.parenting is hard work so take this in your stride.dont take out your anger on your son. pray that he doesnt land with such a mom in law
2007-01-09 00:36:36 · answer #4 · answered by coolcat 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first off its no ones business what u decide for your own children and if u dont want him/her to do something thats ur right keep them safe as long as possible thats what we do as parents and if ur doing a good job then dont let anyone ever question ur parenting methods.
2007-01-09 00:41:00 · answer #5 · answered by jane_queen_of_jungle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's an idiot, my family and I ALWAYS stay home on New Year's Eve. You did the right thing.
2007-01-09 00:30:27 · answer #6 · answered by bigbro3006 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only possible answer to that idiot: The kind of parents who care about their kids.
2007-01-09 00:35:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it sound lke you did the right thing if more parents though like
you did, we would not have more of our kids killed when the
drunks are out, good for you.
2007-01-09 00:30:52 · answer #8 · answered by luckystar 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is completely inappropriate and undermines your credibility as a parent.
2007-01-09 00:35:16 · answer #9 · answered by Douglas B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
rude and uninformed. as well as ignorant
2007-01-09 00:35:23 · answer #10 · answered by rkilburn410 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋