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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
Posted by 5ofClubs
A wood deck is a little different then wood floors. Wood floors are smooth. If Andrew was to crawl around on our wood deck he would def get hurt from splinters.
But the OP said the baby was laying there, if she wasn't moving or crawling, then she wouldn't get splinters, correct?
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
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Okay, I will clear it up. Cousin's wife was outside tending to her plants. Instead of lay her DD on a blanket on the porch or putting her in a bouncy chair or something, she laid her directly on the wooden porch.
Sorry, still don't see anything wrong with this.
As for the other stuff...different strokes.
I know that it isn't huge, but wouldn't you worry about splinters with a wooden deck?
Nah. If he's going to get it, he'll get it. You should see my kid...he is a walking black and blue.  He's aaaaallll over the place and at 7 months, he was crawling all over...He wouldn't sit in the bouncey or a pack and play or anything. So, if he was happy to hang out on the porch, then fine with me. 
SERIOUSLY! I'd give my left arm to have the kind of kid who would be content to just hang out on the porch, whether with or without a blanket, without screaming bloody murder or leaving the porch within 2 seconds to explore something else! 
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| Posted 6/5/08 3:21 PM |
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
Posted by KateDevine
Posted by 5ofClubs
A wood deck is a little different then wood floors. Wood floors are smooth. If Andrew was to crawl around on our wood deck he would def get hurt from splinters.
But the OP said the baby was laying there, if she wasn't moving or crawling, then she wouldn't get splinters, correct?
The baby doesn't move at all. No legs moving or arms?
If the baby was in long sleeves and long pants and a face mask then I am ok with it
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
I want to add that I am not sure why I care so much anyway. No offense OP
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
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The baby doesn't move at all. No legs moving or arms?
If the baby was in long sleeves and long pants and a face mask then I am ok with it
I heart you!
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
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The baby doesn't move at all. No legs moving or arms?
If the baby was in long sleeves and long pants and a face mask then I am ok with it
I heart you!
BWHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
Where does one get a tiny, baby sized face mask?
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
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The baby doesn't move at all. No legs moving or arms?
If the baby was in long sleeves and long pants and a face mask then I am ok with it
I heart you!
BWHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
Where does one get a tiny, baby sized face mask?
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johnsae
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
I guess I would have had to have been there, but by what you describe it doesn't sound that bad.
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
Im pretty nonchalant and laid back myself. After all these kids I have and all the babysitting I have done I can listen to a baby cry too...
Im neurotic of some issues but in general Im pretty relaxed regarding my parenting...
Everyone has different parenting styles doesnt make one better than the other. It's just what works for you and your family.
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Stacey1403
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
I have worked in Day Care for 20 years and I have to say a lot of things that would bother other Mom's are no big deal to me.
I don't see anything wrong with what she did.
I also have let my kids cry (not the blood curdling I need you now cry) they have both turned out alright and they don't cry for every little thing.
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
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I know that it isn't huge, but wouldn't you worry about splinters with a wooden deck?
This was my first thought.. plus if the child did get one, she obviously isnt going to respond to the child. Splinters can get infected if not taken out. I can see not being a big deal to some, but for me i wouldnt do it. On the grass is another storie but i still wouldnt put the child that far from me on the grass b/c my dd loves to put stuff in her mouth. What if she put a rock in her mouth, and got enlarged in her throat... I know im paranoid but this is the stuff i think about and theirfore dont put myself in the situation. First time mother, maybe ill change over time, but i highly doubt it. Im a paranoid freak and learned to love it.
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
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I know that it isn't huge, but wouldn't you worry about splinters with a wooden deck?
This was my first thought.. plus if the child did get one, she obviously isnt going to respond to the child. Splinters can get infected if not taken out. I can see not being a big deal to some, but for me i wouldnt do it. On the grass is another storie but i still wouldnt put the child that far from me on the grass b/c my dd loves to put stuff in her mouth. What if she put a rock in her mouth, and got enlarged in her throat... I know im paranoid but this is the stuff i think about and theirfore dont put myself in the situation. First time mother, maybe ill change over time, but i highly doubt it. Im a paranoid freak and learned to love it.
OK, so what DO you allow your child to do?
There are risks with everything. I have to keep a close eye on DS when we are outside. he is all over the place. But I don't think that preventing him from possible dangers is beneficial in any way. The benefit outweighs the risk, IMO, when you allow your child to explore.
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
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Posted by Juliet
I know that it isn't huge, but wouldn't you worry about splinters with a wooden deck?
This was my first thought.. plus if the child did get one, she obviously isnt going to respond to the child. Splinters can get infected if not taken out. I can see not being a big deal to some, but for me i wouldnt do it. On the grass is another storie but i still wouldnt put the child that far from me on the grass b/c my dd loves to put stuff in her mouth. What if she put a rock in her mouth, and got enlarged in her throat... I know im paranoid but this is the stuff i think about and theirfore dont put myself in the situation. First time mother, maybe ill change over time, but i highly doubt it. Im a paranoid freak and learned to love it.
OK, I think you are a bit out of control here. How do you know she'd ignore a splinter and let it get infected?
Let's not jump to imaginary conclusions here!
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
I have to
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
I don't let DD crawl around on our wood deck and I probably wouldn't let her lay on it either to be honest.
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yankinmanc
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
If she was on a blanket on the porch, I don't think thats a big deal. I would do that.
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
Posted by KateDevine
OK, I think you are a bit out of control here. How do you know she'd ignore a splinter and let it get infected?
Let's not jump to imaginary conclusions here!
Did not say the child would get a splinter!! I said child could get a splinter, and the OP said that the mother ignores the childs cries. I know my deck isnt sanded and splinters happen all the time.
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
Posted by pmpkn087
OK, so what DO you allow your child to do?
There are risks with everything. I have to keep a close eye on DS when we are outside. he is all over the place. But I don't think that preventing him from possible dangers is beneficial in any way. The benefit outweighs the risk, IMO, when you allow your child to explore.
I already said im paranoid freak.
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
Posted by curliegirl
hmmmmm, front porch as in wooden coverd, my fantasy type front porch? With rocking chairs and lemonade?
Because then that' OK to me.
But a blanket would be nice.
This is actually what we have except for the lemonade part. But the wood is highly sanded and polished and I would definately have no problem letting my DD crawl around it. I mean even if she DID get a splinter (which couldn't really happen on our floors) I would just take the splinter out. No harm no foul.
I guess I am a pretty laid back parent which is actually a surprise to me because I am usually pretty neurotic about things.
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
Posted by racheeeee
If she was on a blanket on the porch, I don't think thats a big deal. I would do that.
No blanket in this scenario-according to OP.
Me-I don't know. I don't think it in and of itself makes this parent nonchalant or a moron. But, other things could certainly persuade me.
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
Do any of you nap on your wooden porch? 
Dont seem very comfy in my book. If I wouldnt do it I woulnt allow my DS. As a parent your childs best interest should always be at heart. Even if he was playing & crawling around and fell asleep I would move him to a more comfy place.
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
Posted by hbugal
Im pretty nonchalant and laid back myself. After all these kids I have and all the babysitting I have done I can listen to a baby cry too...
Im neurotic of some issues but in general Im pretty relaxed regarding my parenting...
Everyone has different parenting styles doesnt make one better than the other. It's just what works for you and your family.
ITA. Well said.
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Juliet
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
Wow, I guess I am an uptight parent and didn't even realize it.
Or maybe my knowledge of other things this mom has done make this one just seem like icing on the cake.
No need to continue to debate this issue as I can see it getting ugly
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
Posted by Juliet
Wow, I guess I am an uptight parent and didn't even realize it.
Or maybe my knowledge of other things this mom has done make this one just seem like icing on the cake.
No need to continue to debate this issue as I can see it getting ugly
No need to debate it. I assumed other things were coming into play when you posted your vent.
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yankinmanc
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Re: Nonchalant Parents-just a vent
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If she was on a blanket on the porch, I don't think thats a big deal. I would do that.
No blanket in this scenario-according to OP.
Me-I don't know. I don't think it in and of itself makes this parent nonchalant or a moron. But, other things could certainly persuade me.
Ah, well some babies just fall asleep wherever, I know mine did it while he was a baby. I wouldn't move a sleeping baby. It wouldn't bother me much, I would probably just think holy crap that baby is asleep on the porch and keep an eye on them.
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