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DSS looking after DDs on dads weekend

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LimeUser · 06/09/2024 16:56

My XH and I split just over a year ago and we have x3 DDs (11, 8, 8). He has them every other weekend at his house. Him and his gfrnd are away next Friday night and he’s asked DSS (20) to collect the girls from school and have them overnight until they get back late Saturday night. I’ve also found out that XH gfrnds DS (18) who I’ve never met will also be there. AIBU about not being comfortable with this? I’m away next weekend so I can’t have them but I just worry so much when they are away. I trust DSS and have known him since he was 3, he’s a great kid but he has no experience of childcare or young children. Would he know what to do in an emergency etc. I don’t have a great relationship with XH and we have no parenting plan. He says I’m being controlling and I guess I am but the girls have never been left before other than a parent or grandparent overnight. Am I overthinking this??

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Clumsy12345 · 06/09/2024 17:03

It’s none of your business who he asks to babysit on his time. He’s arranged child care

BigGhatt · 06/09/2024 17:03

Yeah they will be fine. Dont panic. Make sure one of the kids have your number too just incase

LimeUser · 06/09/2024 17:02

Sheelanogig · 06/09/2024 17:00

I thinking I'd probably be OK.with the 11yr old but not all 3 with 2 aged 8.

Don't think that's fair on the DSS.

Though they'll probably have a brilliant time.

I do feel like my XH has kinda dumped this on my DSS! But hopefully only 1 night and they’ll have a good time

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FatmanandKnobbin · 06/09/2024 17:00

They will all have a great time.

It's only 1 night, and he does have experience of kids, he's an older brother.

LimeUser · 06/09/2024 17:00

Matilda1981 · 06/09/2024 16:58

You’re overthinking this - at those ages they can pretty much fend for themselves anyway so really all they need is a sensible older person in the house in case of an emergency!!

Edited

Thank you - it’s so helpful to have an objective opinion on this. I’m trying to detach my emotions from this and adjust to the new norm but I’m a terrible over thinker 🤣🤣

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Sheelanogig · 06/09/2024 17:00

I thinking I'd probably be OK.with the 11yr old but not all 3 with 2 aged 8.

Don't think that's fair on the DSS.

Though they'll probably have a brilliant time.

craigth162 · 06/09/2024 17:00

Girls are old enough that they'll be fine and can call u if not. Different if just toddlers

Matilda1981 · 06/09/2024 16:58

You’re overthinking this - at those ages they can pretty much fend for themselves anyway so really all they need is a sensible older person in the house in case of an emergency!!

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