How Far Should One Let It Go

Updated on May 18, 2008
E.B. asks from Tacoma, WA
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I took my two kids out today to the park. One three one 17 months. There were two kids there about 6 and nine a brother and sister. they were rough housing around and got my three year old all excited. I was following the 17 month old around because I know how kids dont watch out for little ones. The park had a pavement walk way that went arounf the toys and the two siblings had started running the perimeter. I was standing about three feet from my 17 month old when the one little boy plowed running full force right into him. His head bounced off the pavement twice and the boy gets up and keeps running leaving my 17 month old screaming on the ground. I was at him in a matter of seconds and my three year old went and yelled at the older boy defending his little brother. I was so appaulled by the fact that one the two kids parent wasnt out supervising them she was parked in her car with one window rolled down and on her phone. And that the boy didnt even stop to see if he was ok or to say he was sorry. I was afarid that he may have a concusion so we left right away and went home and put ice on it...he now has three big welts where his head hit the ground...thank god he didnt crack his head open. At what age though should kids be allowed to run around like they own the place. AT what age is it ok for a toddler to be allowed at the park. I had my first playing at the outside park very supervised by the time he was walking. I wanted to go over and give the mom a piece of my mind but didnt should I have? I dont know if i am over reacting but he could have been really hurt! He has every right to be there too in my mind!! I was just so mad at the boy and the mom. I would never even if my kids were their age let them just run over people with out giving them some sort of sorry! or in any matter let them alone without being at the park bench paying attention to their actions!

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A.K.

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Honestly, I think you are overreacting. There is no doubt in my mind that it was an accident. You shouldn't be mad at that boy...he'll never know to apologize for stuff unless his mom or someone else tells him to. His mom doesn't sound like she's very responsible, but you'll have to just get used to that. There's nothing we can do about irresponible parents, and believe me, they're everywhere.

If you're really concerned about your children getting hurt at such a young age, don't take them to that park when bigger kids are there. One thing I would suggest is to take them when school is in - you'll find it's mostly preschoolers at the parks in the morning and early afternoon. It's very hard at the ages of your boys - I remember the days. Good luck with #3.

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E.V.

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I agree with the last response, it's better to take small kids to the park when bigger kids are in school. You may want to explore another park, too. I don't know where you live, but I explored all over Puyallup before I found a couple of parks that during the day are either near empty or are filled with other preschool/toddler size kids.

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R.M.

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I do not think you over reacted. My THREE year old knows to stop and say she's sorry if she bumps into someone.

Unfortunately, I have to agree that the poor parenting skills are everywhere and I don't think there is much we can do about it.

I don't really have advice, I just wanted to validate your concerns. It's maddening.

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T.C.

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oh that is one of my pet peves!!!! I think that I would have found the mom or at least gotten her #. That was dangerous and if that kid had caused a concussion, and your child was hospitalized.... what would that other family have done to make it right. I think that regardless of age, parents need to take responsibility for their children and from how it sounds, that older child was way out of control!

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M.D.

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You should be appauled...I sure would be. Chances are, the mom would have defended her child or be confused as to why you should care, or why your child was in his way. You should be able to go to the park w/your 17 month old. I would keep going. if the situation occurs again, I personally would talk directly to the offending child. chances are it will either end there, or the mom might come get involved. if she did, I would explain the situation. I have learned not to think that others are as involved as I am as a parent. (I know, sad)a little pessimistic I know, and am sorry it comes out that way. I love taking my kids to the park and keep a close eye on them to protect them from others.

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