Why is this mum so angry at me?

[Ohhilois]

So, dd asked if I could take her and her friend to the cinema. They are 11, (both 12 in November).

The kids worked out what they would like to see, the new Jurassic World film. I text his mum, saying I would book the tickets for it and take them, I checked she was okay with the film choice. She said yes, amazing, thanks so much. I took them this afternoon, they had a great time and both loved the film.

We got back, the kids had dinner here and then she picked him up, all smiles.

This evening, she absolutely kicked off at me over text as she says she didn’t realise it was a 12A and she can’t believe I took her son to see something so inappropriate, she feels so let down after leaving her son in my care, and she will take it further with the cinema, whatever the hell that is supposed to mean.

I just can’t be arsed with this madness. I don’t know where it’s suddenly come from. I checked the film choice with her prior to booking. The boy wasn’t scared or anything, he loved it. He was talking to me and dd about the previous Jurassic World films at dinner - in depth, so he has seen them.

I’ve replied that I am really sorry for any misunderstanding, I asked her if the film choice was okay before I booked but I think she’s blocked me. I mean, ffs, it’s ridiculous, right? Thank god they are going to different secondary schools.

Nutter. Her not you

I expect he found it frightening. Not your issue. I think that you did all that you reasonably could.

She's being completely insane.

I would reply

”but I checked the film choice with you and you said it was fine?”

and then never take him again.

Yeah let her stay blocked. What a lot of nonsense she’s talking

Very odd. I can only guess he's frightened by this ( which most aren't at this age so not your fault).

I would not extend my time or consideration again to said mum and child. Not worth it.

Maybe, but it really didn’t seem that way. He was fine during the film, they were talking about it on the way home, during dinner he was comparing it to the previous films and they were laughing about things that had happened and making up their own funny scenarios.

It’s just so odd!

She sounds like a nutter lol

12A means under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. You were there. No rules were broken so I can't see how she can complain to the cinema.
I mean adults can take 3 year olds to a 12A if they so desire.

No good deed goes unpunished. A good thing she's blocked you. It saves you a job.

I don't see what you could have done differently.

DD1 watched a 12A when she was 7 or 8. I went to see it first to see if there was anything which would be too scary. She loved it.

It's really odd! You informed her of the film, it's her job to check the suitability, how are you to know what she'd find acceptable? 12A is not outrageous for 11yos so it wouldn't have occurred to me to check about the rating either. You did your due diligence. I can't imagine the cinema will have much to say...

Maybe a nightmare? It’s fine, you did absolutely nothing wrong.

Crazy lady! You ran it past her, she was happy with the suggested film. I hope she wakes up tomorrow thoroughly embarrassed and apologetic.

She sounds batshit

Pretty bonkers response to you taking them out to cinema!

Well, it’s good news that you won’t have to do any more favours for that ungrateful sod isn’t it OP.

Jesus christ, the woman is crazy. Her poor wee boy. How embrassing for him. But she will be on her high horse thinking she is mother earth. I would be fuming if I were you OP.

She’s batshit, and you can’t argue with batshit

dh said maybe she’s had a few drinks and had a bad evening? Gah, I hate stuff like this. Dd is going to an all girls secondary, I really wanted to help her keep her friendships with boys from primary going (she’s always got on really well with boys).

I took my 6yo. He loved it.

just reply ‘don’t worry, I won’t be taking him out again xxx’

I took my 7 year old!
he loved it too!

isnt that just supervision under 12? whats her problem

I really don’t know. When dd said what film they had decided on, I text her saying, “they want to see Jurassic World, is that okay with you before I book the tickets?” She replied, “yes,amazing, thanks so much!”

So fuck knows!

Maybe he's gone back and told her what a brilliant time he had watching the film and then talking about it afterwards and everything that went with it etc
Probably said that you're a cool Mum or words to that effect
She could be jealous