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Dss doesn’t want to take part in Easter egg hunt

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Ohitsallbullshit · 30/03/2024 10:22

I am hosting an Easter egg hunt today for approx 20 children aged 7-13. They are my dc, nephews, nieces and friends dc. Dss is 11, has known most of these children for at lease 6 years, some since he was born.
He has just said he doesn’t want to do the hunt as doesn’t like them. He will sit in his room and game for the time our friends and family are here.

Aibu to say he won’t get any extra eggs and sweets then? I have hidden approx 80 small plastic eggs with sweets and chocolate inside them and they all have a mini eggs boxed egg to take home also.

he already has 4 larger eggs and some money from family and goes to his mums tomorrow. Plus he’s over weight but he will be upset if he doesn’t get the extra the others will get by running around the garden searching.

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BeeCucumber · 30/03/2024 10:28

You don’t like him and he doesn’t like you or your plans for forced Easter fun. Leave him alone in his room. I feel sorry for him.

Clearinguptheclutter · 30/03/2024 10:26

Fine to not join in but no extra chocolate eggs for him

MrsSkylerWhite · 30/03/2024 10:25

At 11, he knows his own mind.

Sounds like you don’t like him very much, either?

Caluse · 30/03/2024 10:24

I would say he doesn't have to join in but he doesn't get to game or do any tech, and he doesn't get any eggs from the hunt if he doesn't do it. He can read a book if he doesn't want to join in.

Tagyoureit · 30/03/2024 10:24

Leave him to it, he knows the kids he knows what he's missing out on so what else can you do?

You can't cancel it now so you have to go ahead.

Lead a horse to water and all that.

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