My friend Amy told another friend, Becky who is a new mother, that I "hate kids" after Becky told Amythat I wanted to meet Becky's new baby boy. Becky was kind about the statement, but I was hurt since that is a cruel thing, in my mind, to say to a new mother and to state something false about me.
I am not a mother and no, I do NOT dislike children. I want to know...would you, a parent, be offended if you were told that someone you know "hates kids"??
Thanks:)
2007-03-12 09:14:14 · 14 answers · asked by Gemma H 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
If the person is mature enough they won't listen to what the other person has to say. I would apologize for the insensitive way the friend made the statement but you don't have to be sorry for your feelings. I love my children, but I can't stand other people's kids for long periods of time. Gets me out of the babysitting call list so I am happy about that! So, to answer your question, no, as a parent I would not be offended at a general statement -- now if someone said, I can't stand your kids, then we might have to scrap :)
2007-03-12 10:52:03 · answer #1 · answered by itsjustme 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If Becky trusts Amy, she might think that you've been two-faced about her pregnancy & new baby for some reason, but if she really knows you, she'll know that Amy's talking out her backside.
Amy is obviously not your friend. It sounds like she's trying to get Becky to favor herself over you, by making it look like you aren't going to fit into Becky's new life as a mother. You should choose whether you want to confront or ignore this problem between Amy and yourself, but definitely do NOT consider her to still be one of your "friends". Focus on making sure you & Becky are straight.
Good luck!
2007-03-12 16:31:34 · answer #2 · answered by LaundryGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a little confused. You say Amy is your friend, but she just said a terribly hateful thing about you to someone else. What possible reason would she have for doing this? Were I you, I might be tempted to confront Amy and find out what is up, that she made this terrible comment about you.
2007-03-12 16:23:11 · answer #3 · answered by Spyderbear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't be offended because that's the individual persons opinion. I wouldn't ask you to watch my children and if you were around I would be very cautious. Some people dislike children and that's there business as long as it doesn't affect my children.
2007-03-12 20:04:12 · answer #4 · answered by missingNYC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't be offended. I am also married to a man who can't stand children. Don't get me wrong, he loves the two we have but as far as other peoples children, he wants nothing to do with them.
2007-03-12 16:18:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hello, I guess I would be, if that person knew you. and I would Hope that thy as a friend would know that it was not true about you. but ME I would have a very nice talk with Amy. just to ask why???
2007-03-12 16:33:47 · answer #6 · answered by ladyhalk7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be cautious of the person around my child, but I wouldn't be "offended."
2007-03-12 16:20:45 · answer #7 · answered by Luann 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no i wouldnt be offended at all, i myself cannot stand kids around me. i mean i wouldnt hurt them but i have no patience to deal with them so i rather stay away.
2007-03-12 16:23:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would be hurt and a little offended yes.
2007-03-12 16:20:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If that's not true I'd go out my way to show how false your friend was!!!
2007-03-12 20:04:27 · answer #10 · answered by KANGA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋