To think lying about the window being locked was out of order

[maggiethemagpie]

Went to stay with friends for the weekend. Their sofa was pushed against the window in the living room, looked out on a bus route. My kids (5 and 2) were climbing on to the windowsill from the sofa, friends were fine with this.

There were two big, openable (but closed) , windows that looked out on to the drive below. About a 12 foot fall onto hard concrete. I immediately identified it as a hazard and asked if it was safe.

Friend's DH said he could lock the windows. He got the key and locked one, so I assumed the other was locked.

Kids continued to play on the windowsill all evening and the next morning I thought I'd just check the windows were definitely locked, and the one that he hadn't locked in front of me was open. There is no chance the window could have been locked then opened as we were staying in the living room overnight.

AIBU to think that playing with my kids safety in this way is totally out of order? I've no idea why he didn't lock the second window or even check it but it seems careless and thoughtless. I haven't said anything, but don't want to stay with them again.

[BlancheBlue]

why let your kids climb over sofas and windowsill in any home?

[elodie2000]

OP - 'I haven't said anything, but don't want to stay with them again.'

I'd keep you and your DC well away from these so called friends in future OP.
I certainly wouldn't go near their house again. Your friend was obviously negligent and there may even be a sinister twist to his motives. FFS...

YABVU. Who the hell lets their DC climb on other people's furniture & window sills? It's not ok and you should have more manners as a guest.
You were very rude allowing them to do this and regardless of your poor host's insistence that they didn't mind, it is not ok. It is YOUR job to make sure that your DC are safe (not to mention making sure they don't ruin the furniture) You saw him lock one window- did you not ask if the other one was locked?

Actually, fuck it... YOUR DC SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN CLIMBING ON THE SOFA & WINDOW SILLS

I imagine they are glad you and your DC aren't going to return.