I seem to get caught up with mums who need me for some reason, to help with thier DC mainly. Think I've been a bit naive, assuming they just want to be freinds, DC to play etc. Recently, as they've reached school age, it's started getting to me. For example, suggesting something lovely for the children like a sleepover then expecting similar in return at a time and date which suits them or suddenly being out on the spot to collect them from school, even to pick them up off the bus and take them to school each day as they've moved house. It can be a bit manipulative, saying they'll be sad / worried eg left at the bus stop making me feel bad... then in another case a very anxious mum with an anxious child convinced my son can help him somehow, it's never simple! I'm not sure why I always seem to get these type of mum friends, is it normal?! I've tried leaving my phone at home to avoid last minute calls at pick up time, due to the calls to pick them up / see them onto the bus etc. I've got my own children to worry about I don't need to get involved being responsible for others too do I? Or am I being unreasonable?
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