My DC is nearly 2. DP, DC and I went for a walk in a park a few days ago with DC on her reins. She is prone to tripping (like all toddlers) and when walking through the grass of the park, DP was letting her fall directly on the grass, where she would fall forward and land on her hands. I requested he use the reins to stop her falling due to dogs running around park, the grass being a bit unkempt and the risk of there being dog poo lying around for her to fall on. We have never been in this park before and DP is angry saying it's completely over the top and why she can't be free to fall as we are talking about imaginary dog poo. We aren't talking about a beautifully manicured park with clear, green grass. We are talking about longish grass and dogs in park off leads. Children falling in dog poo can be dangerous and the streets show me how inconsiderate some dog owners are. I don't want to let my little girl flat into it when you can't see the grass is clear and you are walking and aren't closely watching where she is stepping. This argument relates to a longstanding issue of me being more particular than DP. For example, he works in a hospital and I have always asked him to wash his hands on coming home. He resents that (before pandemic too to give all facts) He doesn't see it as vital to wash hands after touching meat and says it's not going to harm DC. Can use loo or change dirty nappy and forget to wash hands. Can sit nose picking. I find these things revolting - this row is an issue about him saying I am obsessed with hygiene and him refusing to improve standards. His argument is he sees loads of kids in parks and parents not concerned about dog poo. AIBU?
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RunningAwaywiththeCircus ·
28/05/2020 10:11
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