That totally bums me out! Even before I was a mother (my oldes is twelve) I have constantly found myself in this akward position- the only adult in a room full of kids wondering where the heck their parents went, cleaning up bloody knees and the like while someone is out for a 'smoke break' or something like that. By now it has been a good five years since I have spent much time in an extracurricular group setting (suddenly feel like a crochety hermit saying that) and honestly managing the upheaval that my guys young son brings back to my kiddos every weekend is enough! I feel for you, definitely different concepts of parenting and respect. I am so sorry that you are experiencing this level of disrespect. I would just lock the door and go to sleep if I were you.
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