We have been friends with a family across the road for nearly 10 years 2 of our children were close in age and good friends. But over the last year it has got to the point I can't stand them anymore, they are quite sporty as are we, but the difference is we do it for fun they have to win. I wouldn't mind but I have always brought my children up to be proud of their friends acheivements and to say well done if they do soemthing well, but they never do they never pay any interest in our children anymore or ask how they are, where as I do. I know the children are growing apart but thats fine.
The thing that really pissed me off was this morning when the son came running over to mine and said i'm going to james party and you're not, I was so proud of my ds7 when he turned round and said 'wow thats great but when its my b'day i'm going to invite both of you, is that ok mum'
I hope i've taught them well but in this day and age are all children going to be competitive and unpleasant.
God i've really waffled but thats been bugging me all day!!!
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Danthe4th · 18/09/2009 20:50
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