Is this rude over confidence or aibu... I hope I'm not

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Genuine question when you have your son or daughter's friends over do they help themselves to things out of the fridge, cupboard or biscuit tin?

Had a 9y o do this today, first time he came at

DoingTheSwanThing I agree with you. Why should you invite a rude, over indulged 6 year old back into your home.

My god that is so rude. I think I would have to say something to the child in a very nice way that they don't just help themselves and to ask if they would like something.

Yes I think it's rude. One of my DS' friends did this, and I had to tell him that it's not polite. Luckily, he is actually a very sweet boy (just a bit rambunctious) and so he never did it again after that.

Hakluyt I also let my DCs (aged 6 and 9) help themselves to food in their own home without asking, and it's never caused a problem. They always choose pretty healthy snacks (as that's mainly what I keep in the fridge) and if there's something I don't want them eating, I won't have it in the house. Once a week I'll buy some treats and sweets that have to last the whole week, and my DCs know from experience that if they eat it all in one go, then there will be no more for the rest of the week.