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To have given her extra food?

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jerkorperk · 18/06/2024 19:52

Last week I looked after a friend's DC for an afternoon as she is going somewhere her DC can't.

I offered. No problem there

She was given a packed lunch when her mum dropped her off. I said there was no need but her mum just said 'oh no, honestly, it's fine'

Assuming fussy eater etc I didn't question it and just let her have her packed lunch. We had some lunch alongside her

She had finished what she had and asked if she could try what I was eating. I said no problem, of course. And gave her a plate. I said eat what you like and don't worry about leaving what you don't

She ate it all. And for all of us afterwards, I had a cake. It was a red velvet cake from Costco. It is really yum and a nice treat

She had a slice and then another slice because she enjoyed it. She left a bit of the additional slice. Again, a non issue

I got a harshly worded text from her mum that said 'Hi, Y said you gave her additional food after her lunch provided. In addition to this, she had gorged on a lot of cake too? Please in future can you stick to what I provide'

AIBU to think what's the big issue? Have I overstepped some mark I didn't know about Blush The little girl is 7. My own daughter is 2

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sprigatito · 18/06/2024 19:56

I'd probably reply that no further instructions will be necessary, since you won't be providing childcare again. Rude, ungrateful cow!

DoreenonTill8 · 18/06/2024 19:55

Unless she has allergies then you were meant to leave her hungry? Weird!!

jerkorperk · 18/06/2024 19:54

Sorry just wanted to add that I don't see how I can tell a guest, child or not, that they can't have more food? Seems rude and mean spirited.

She had only met me a few times before this so I wanted her to feel at home

There was also popcorn during a Disney film but it seems she didn't mention that to her mum

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