What mainstream things do you NOT allow your children to do?

fluffymuffy

sunflower wrote: »

that's a bit harsh :eek:

Yes. Very harsh. I always found a cup of tea steadied my nerves before driving. Even if it does deplete my iron levels.

shegirl

Spendless wrote: »

It's over 10 years since my last pregnancy but I *think* I got told not to drink tea whilst taking the tablets, eg not just before or after a tablet rather than not drink at all, and also drinking orange juice helped with absorbing, so do you drink lots of that too? If not, you are indeed a medical mystery and should consider donating your body for scientific research.:D

I was told the same by my doc when I was pregnant-limit the tea and not to drink it before or after my iron pills (not that I could as tea would make me sick when pregnant!) and to drink orange juice shortly before.

As far as 'bans' go,ds is not allowed coke or coffee,toy guns (aside from his large water guns) or swords.He has a tv but can only watch dvds and rarely uses it.

Almo

sunflower wrote: »

that's a bit harsh :eek:

That'll teach me to write more accurately in future!

joeblack066

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Originally Posted by fluffymuffy
Mine are not allowed to visit anyone's house where they smoke.

Why? - it's not just the smoke. They probably have a dangerous dog too. And a dodgy mother's boyfriend abuser-type. And probably some 18 rated video games. etc. And just generally these children will be set on a course for life as losers and I don't want my children associating with them.

I can only assume that fluffymuffy deleted their post? I have to say this is one of the most ridiculous examples of stereotyping I have ever read. It must be great to be as perfect as you FM. If I was to be the kind of person that makes sweeping judgements from very little evidence, I would say that FM children will grow up to be despised by their peers for their judgemental attitudes, and I would pity them. But I'm not. So I won't.

fawd1

emma-uk wrote: »

Standing/sitting in the main part of trollies (not the seat section) Why is it ok to let kids trample their dirty shoes where people people put food? Especially those from my estate where you'd be lucky to see paving for dog poo and spit :mad:

Erm... I do this. I'll tell you why. 1) it means my kids aren't running around touching/spilling/eating half the supermarket. 2) I can't think of a single item of food that you put without some covering (bag/packet etc) in your trolley. Truly. I cannot think of a single person that ever puts some apples into their trolley without putting them in a bag first. So, unless you're someone that enjoys the idea of licking food packets (which would make you weird) then I see no problem at all in letting my kids ride in the trolley. I would put them in the seat, but I have 2 and DS1 is over the weight allowance (they only go up to about 2 years in age)

Paddles

fawd1 wrote: »

Erm... I do this. I'll tell you why. 1) it means my kids aren't running around touching/spilling/eating half the supermarket.

I agree, if DH and I have to go shopping with all of the children the best thing we can do for everyone in the shop (and the staff) is make sure we keep the children contained. They're nice children but inquistitive, curious and quite grabby - also the baby is very sticky fingered have had to stop him taking any number of cars that weren't his lately

I'd never even thought about it from a hygiene point of view, but would never put anything in a trolley that wasn't in a package anyway.

Paddles

Oh as for my other rules - no fizzy drinks (seems to be backfiring as eldest is now obssessed with them) and limited sweets (they don't have them at home so I don't mind them having a few at other peoples).

I don't worry too much about dogs, the children know to be careful with dogs and if they are at a friends house then I assume the dog must be used to children.

I don't really worry about guns either, I had cap guns and spud guns as a child and both me and my brother have grown in to adults that literally don't even kill flies.

Genrally I think if they are invited to someones house they follow the rules in that house, as long as when they come home they remember that the rules at home might be different. If we have children here I expect them to stick to my rules - lots of playing (preferably outside), sitting at the table to eat and no sweets/biscuits/fizzy drinks (mostly because there aren't any )

Paddles

Lat thing I promise... Trampolines!!! great idea, but so evil. We had one but got rid of it after a number of accidents and then DSD ended up with a metal pin in her ankle after going on one at a friends house :eek:

fawd1

Paddles wrote: »

Genrally I think if they are invited to someones house they follow the rules in that house, as long as when they come home they remember that the rules at home might be different. If we have children here I expect them to stick to my rules

100% agree. I've lost count of the number of times children (mainly my nephews) have said to me "but my mum lets me..." or "but mum doesn't make me"-especially when it comes to vegetables. My response is always the same. "Well Mum isn't here right now, and you're in my house so you follow my rules". I was once spoken to by my SIL after I told her eldest he wasn't allowed to start his food until everyone had been served, and then wasn't allowed to leave the table until everyone had finished. Apparently they don't do that in his house. I told her that he wasn't in his house, he was in mine.

I'm equally ardent though about making sure my kids follow rules in other peoples houses though, even if it's something I'd never do.

flea72

No walking up slides. If you want to 'climb' then use the steps

And no, it isnt a child being adventurous and experimenting with their surroundings, its pita kids, ruining it for everyone else, stopping my kids sliding, and making them clean dirty foot prints off with their bum/clothes