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Janice
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
Posted by MelToddJulia
I wouldn't of had a problem with the child using it, but I would of went over and just let the mom know it was my buggy, and would of took my stuff out of it so nothing would go missing! I feel kids learn things from watching there parents, and I wouldn't want my kids to see me being mean to other kids by taking a toy away that they wanted to play with, a buggy is a big thing to bring to a park, so it was normal for other kids wanting to use it, I've seen it happen many times before!
I would of wiped it down with antibacterial wipes after big time!! LOL
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
The minute she would have touched the buggy she would have been tackled to the ground. End of story! I cannot stand people who take everything that is not theirs and look at you as "you" have a problem if you don't let their kids touch your stuff. In general, I fing that those people are the one that NEVER have to offer anything in return. Their kids NEVER toys to share. It's just them taking from other people. I don't let DS take other kids toys. I find it rude. In your case, it was not a playdate.
It's not free for all because it's a park! What's next, she takes some wipes out of your diaper bag in your stroller too.
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| Posted 6/15/09 1:02 PM |
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nickipa
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
Wow, I totally agree that mom was rude. I have seen other kids use other kids buggys at the park (this is a very popular toy!) and I have had to take my son away from trying to play with someone elses. But I would never just take someones toys/buggy!!!! While this is totally not your fault, this is the reason I don't bring our buggy to the playground, I have witnessed too many a melt down when kids want to play with one and I just don't want to deal with it. 
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| Posted 6/15/09 1:03 PM |
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adeline27
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
Posted by smdl
What's next, she takes some wipes out of your diaper bag in your stroller too.
This happened to me at a kid's birthday party. I had my wipes by my diaper bag on a party table and I saw a mom open it up and pop out like 4 wipes from it. I put my wipes back in my bag and zippered it up.
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| Posted 6/15/09 1:43 PM |
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nrvbrd
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
IMO- if it is not yours you do not use it.
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| Posted 6/15/09 1:47 PM |
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Peainapod
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
wait..this is a buggy you brought from home to go to the playground with and someone saw it and used it w/o asking??
sorry..playgrounds arent free for alls.
I would have went apeshi** on her especially after dumping the kids toys and possibly breaking it. UNREAL!!
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| Posted 6/15/09 2:02 PM |
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JennZ
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
You are a better person then I. PERSONALLY Iw ould have told as I saw her taking it that it was mine. Sorry, you have kids, you go to the park, you bring your OWN toys. Im not for sharing in that respect. I dont want someone elses snotty kid all over my sons stuff. Plain and simple!
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| Posted 6/15/09 2:03 PM |
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eroxgirl
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
Can I just say I HATE these 'new' playground rules?
I had a mom tell me that she thinks if you bring a toy to the playground it's fair game and I just looked at her like.  I really can't stand bringing E's toys to the playground - we brought her little ride-on truck once and kids were trying to get on it WHILE my kid was on it!  
I would NEVER EVER let her ride in someone else's buggy, especially if I didn't know who it belonged to! I have no plans to get her one either because of that.
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| Posted 6/15/09 2:34 PM |
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Tine73
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
Posted by cjb88
im surprised that you contained yourself... The minute the woman went over to the buggy, i would have said, excuse me, but that is ours. end of story. you dont know these people from a whole in the wall...
Ditto - she needs to bring her own toys!
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| Posted 6/15/09 2:43 PM |
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adeline27
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
Posted by eroxgirl
I really can't stand bringing E's toys to the playground - we brought her little ride-on truck once and kids were trying to get on it WHILE my kid was on it!
Are you really that shocked that the kids would go on it though? If they are old enough to know it's not theirs and they shouldn't touch it I would be shocked but I mean if we are talking about little ones here do you blame them. I just hope in your case the parents of these kids reacted by getting them off your kid's toy. They should not allow their kids to play with your kids toys. Not trying to argue with you but I mean try looking at it from a little toddlers perspective of course if they see a new toy in the playground they are going to want to play with it. They don't know any better but the parents absolutely should.
I personally wouldn't bring any of my kids toys but if I do I'm going to have to expect little kids (the ones not knowing any better) wanting to play with it. I would probably cover it up or something when not using it. I'm just saying to think little toddlers will not go near it or want to play with it is silly. Parents should act on it when they do but you can't help the extra attraction from the little ones.
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| Posted 6/15/09 5:29 PM |
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Stefanie
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
I'm an only child...so I don't share...
Seriously, I probably would have grabbed the car and left.
That mom is totally rude.
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| Posted 6/15/09 7:05 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
I dont let DS touch or take other kids toys at the park and I dont expect any kids to touch or take his toys.
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| Posted 6/15/09 7:36 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
Posted by eroxgirl
Can I just say I HATE these 'new' playground rules?
I had a mom tell me that she thinks if you bring a toy to the playground it's fair game and I just looked at her like. I really can't stand bringing E's toys to the playground - we brought her little ride-on truck once and kids were trying to get on it WHILE my kid was on it!
My playground rule is...my kid doesnt touch your $hit, so don't touch mine
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| Posted 6/15/09 7:38 PM |
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Michelle1123
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
Extremely rude.
If it was my child, and they couldnt understand not to touch someone else's toys while at the playgound, I wouldnt be bringing them back to the playgound until they were old enough to understand.
I also bring picnic lunches to our local park.....does that mean I supply food for all the kids there?
We walked our kids to the park in a wagon once with our dog. She's a rottie mix and she got tied to it on the side so no one would go near it  But dont worry, dh was also there in case someone approached.
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| Posted 6/15/09 7:41 PM |
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browneyedgirl
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
Posted by adeline27
I personally wouldn't bring any of my kids toys but if I do I'm going to have to expect little kids (the ones not knowing any better) wanting to play with it. I would probably cover it up or something when not using it. I'm just saying to think little toddlers will not go near it or want to play with it is silly. Parents should act on it when they do but you can't help the extra attraction from the little ones.
how in the world would you cover the buggy? my son is 11.5 months old and he already enjoys having some of his toys brought with us--especially his shovels, pails, etc.
i don't think i should have to leave his stuff home because other kids might touch it. i think these moms should teach their children what is okay to touch and not touch. i know i'll teach my children.
again, the point of this post was not that a kid wanted to use his things--it's that the mother took it without asking or anything, the kids took DS's toys out of the trunk and the mom did nothing about it. if she had asked in the first place, this would never have been an issue.
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| Posted 6/15/09 7:48 PM |
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adeline27
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
I think it would be pretty hard to cover a buggy I'm just saying you're going to have to expect that little one's like the age of your son will be attracted to the toys and absoulutely the moms should be teaching their kids that it's not theirs to play with & not let them take control of it. I think I've said this over and over in my posts. I never said these kids or parents have the right to touch your kids toys. Who said you should leave your stuff home & not sure where you think I don't get your post either.
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| Posted 6/15/09 8:02 PM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
Posted by Jacksmommy
Posted by julz33
Posted by cjb88
im surprised that you contained yourself... The minute the woman went over to the buggy, i would have said, excuse me, but that is ours. end of story. you dont know these people from a whole in the wall...
ITA!
And if it was my son tryng to take a ride in another childs buggy I would tell him NO WAY.
ITA....And I don't agree with other peoples things are fair game at a park. I think that is nice that people share, but how dare people not ask. This is what is wrong with kids today because they need to learn the word no!
ITA with all the above. I totally would have said something!!
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| Posted 6/15/09 9:16 PM |
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itsbabytime
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
Posted by adeline27
Posted by eroxgirl
I really can't stand bringing E's toys to the playground - we brought her little ride-on truck once and kids were trying to get on it WHILE my kid was on it!
Are you really that shocked that the kids would go on it though? If they are old enough to know it's not theirs and they shouldn't touch it I would be shocked but I mean if we are talking about little ones here do you blame them. I just hope in your case the parents of these kids reacted by getting them off your kid's toy. They should not allow their kids to play with your kids toys. Not trying to argue with you but I mean try looking at it from a little toddlers perspective of course if they see a new toy in the playground they are going to want to play with it. They don't know any better but the parents absolutely should.
I personally wouldn't bring any of my kids toys but if I do I'm going to have to expect little kids (the ones not knowing any better) wanting to play with it. I would probably cover it up or something when not using it. I'm just saying to think little toddlers will not go near it or want to play with it is silly. Parents should act on it when they do but you can't help the extra attraction from the little ones.
I'm sorry but I disagree. I would be shocked to see the kids going through the trunk on my buggy b/c if they are not old enough to understand they are obviously not old enough to be there alone so i would assume their parent or nanny would be there and have enough common etiquette to stop them. It's not like she took out all of his toys and left them in the sandbox. This was his buggy - which, IMO is not a toy it is a means of transportation. Just like I would expect that a parent would not let their child go through the underbasket on my stroller and rummage through my things I would expect the buggy's trunk to be off limits.
I often bring DS to the park in his buggy and not the stroller b/c it is close and he likes it. I put MY stuff in the trunk too b/c where else am I going to put it. This is not a toy - this is my stroller and my stuff is in a sealed compartment and any child young enough not to know better should be watched by someone who does!
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| Posted 6/15/09 9:22 PM |
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aliasPook
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
Quite honestly, that is the strangest thing I have ever heard... I always pack extra, but usually have my children start playing with the child before I give their stuff away. In that situation, I would have stopped them from the start. As a parent, I find it totally unacceptable that my children start playing with some other child's toys without being offered.
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| Posted 6/15/09 9:33 PM |
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my3bugs
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
This is a topic that has been bugging me lately too!!! I know someone who does this all the time. They are in my local park all the time, take everyone's toys and bikes, throw them all around the park and the parents/caregivers never say a word. Before I leave, I have to run all over to find my stuff or practically tackle their kids for my stuff back because the run away when I ask for it and the parents don't say anything. The other day I asked for my stuff back (asked the the parents) and they acually told me she is over there - I snapped get it for I am leaving very nasty. She wanted me to chase down her own child!!! I now have no qualms telling the kids/parents of the rude families to lay off my stuff. I try the nice approach - reminding the parents and children that this is mine and they can share but it needs to be returned when they are done and when that doesn't work - I say they can't use it. It doesn't belong to them. I do not let my kids ever touch something that isn't and if my kid is super curious and hard to stop - I always make them or I ask if we can share!!!wonder if it was the same family...haha... Totally rude.
what i find stranger is how so many people have said other people's stuff is fair game. Where the heck is manners these days? We are parents and we set the example. So you bring your diaper bag/purse and leave it on your buggy - is that fair game?
I bring toys, push cars, pails, shovels, chalk, to the park. Yes I know they will attract others, yes I know kids will want to play and touch...normal. I teach my kids to share and if I know it will cause a problem I don't bring it or make my kids leave the situation. But as a parent, say does this belong to you? do you mind/may we use it? "please" the oh forgotten word along with thank you!! And I believe you should always make sure it is returned where it came from and in the condition it came from. Simple...Manners....
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| Posted 6/15/09 10:13 PM |
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jinglemommy
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
Posted by jellybean1420
Posted by eroxgirl
Can I just say I HATE these 'new' playground rules?
I had a mom tell me that she thinks if you bring a toy to the playground it's fair game and I just looked at her like. I really can't stand bringing E's toys to the playground - we brought her little ride-on truck once and kids were trying to get on it WHILE my kid was on it!
My playground rule is...my kid doesnt touch your $hit, so don't touch mine
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| Posted 6/15/09 10:25 PM |
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Charly
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
I haven't really encountered this (YET), but as far as I'm concerned - I do NOT believe if I bring a toy it's fair game, however if my DC aren't using the toy and someone ASKS me if their DC could use it I would let them. I do understand that young children don't understand they need to ask first, but I would approach the child and ask him/her to make sure its ok with their mommy/daddy/nanny first. I want the adult to know that it belongs to me and THEY are responsible to watch their child or tell their child they prefer them NOT to ride/play with someone else's toy. Personally my DC are not allowed to touch other children's toys (unless its a friend or something.)
As for other playground rude behavior I have NO problem politely telling another child not to push, hit, becareful, take turns, etc if their parents aren't watching or reprimanding unacceptable behavior. I wouldn't mind someone doing the same to me or my DC as long as it done with nicely.
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| Posted 6/15/09 10:30 PM |
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twinkletoes807
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
You are a saint!! From the first moment that I saw the kids playing on it, I would've marched right up to that mom and taken it back. Maybe I'm a total biitch but toys are expensive and I cannot handle some random kids using my DDs toys, possibly breaking them. I hope you feel better. Know that you are a complete sweetheart and probably made those kids' day by letting them play with the toy!! 
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| Posted 6/15/09 10:31 PM |
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SpiceGirl
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
I'm like you, I'm pretty laid back when it comes to letting other kids playing with DC's toys. But I would NEVER let my children just start playing with another child's toy without permission. It's just rude! And to not even say 'hello' or 'is it okay if my kids play with the buggy'. And then to let her kids throw all the toys all over the place?!?!?!?!? WTH is wrong with people?!?!?!?!?
I hate to say this...but a lot of people in the world today are just really self-absorbed...and don't give a hoot about anyone else. Unfortunately, they are teaching their children the same behavior.
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| Posted 6/15/09 10:37 PM |
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msbree825
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Re: i found this so rude...thoughts on what happened at the park?
Posted by twinkletoes807
You are a saint!! From the first moment that I saw the kids playing on it, I would've marched right up to that mom and taken it back. Maybe I'm a total biitch but toys are expensive and I cannot handle some random kids using my DDs toys, possibly breaking them. I hope you feel better. Know that you are a complete sweetheart and probably made those kids' day by letting them play with the toy!!
ITA! since i have become a major germ phobic psycho ever since the swine flu thing, it wouldve freaked me out!
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