to be shocked by people taking a child with a temperature to a party and giving them calpol

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I wouldn't do it.

poor child, going to a party when they obviously dont feel well AND is probably incubating a nasty bug that will spread like wildfire round the other children

My sisters kids are sick all the time. She carries a bottle of calpol everywhere. If their temp is slightly raised she gives them it

Half times the kids are just warm from running around

im going on the assumption that its a full on temperature

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So you are of the opinion that the calpol was genuinely needed rather than just overkeen use of it like fairy's sister? My own nephew is given calpol quite often because he is whingy - usually food or sleep would solve the problem.

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i think that is outrageous, if my dd was 40 i would have her at home and be keeping a close eye on her. I hate it when people take sick kids to where they could pass on their bugs, its selfish. Poor wee mite probably felt like shit.

Giving calpol when its not needed is unacceptable too.

icod, is this something you do and feel slightly guilty about, hence the outburst?

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hmm,i did mean if her temp was 40, if she were 40 i daresay she could administer her own meds.

i-cod, you're right, did you see my AIBU thread about my hubby wanting to buy crocs!

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cod I was under the impression that this was a discussion forum, therefore someone has started a discussion..whats your problem?? if it irritates you, dont post.

i don't think the child should be at the party and i think it is very selfish of the mother to put everyone else at risk of a possible bug. I have a friend who takes her child to creche, nursery and my house ill or if she's been ill in the night and i think it's outrageous. if a child is ill they should be at home with family not palmed off on someone else.

Yes, it's a discussion forum.

So that's what happens - we discuss.

That means people are allowed to disagree.

I don't think it's any big deal either, for what it's worth. I certainly don't think it's outrageous. The child was probably desperate not to miss the party so she took him.

And kids pick up bugs all over the place.

I think worrying about catching something at events is just a worry too far...if that was a real concern no one would be able to move out of a protected zone

usually people are most infectious when there are no signs of illness

take it easy

there is a difference between discussion and telling people to "get over it".

tis the curse of the aibu

get over it is acceptable reply

you're easily shocked!

Er I think Cod was giving her opinion on the OP

kids would probably pick up far fewer bugs if knowingly sick children weren't at parties/nursery/creche.

Again i agree this is a discussion forum and it's good to hear opposing points of view.

I didnt even start this blimmin thread! I only posted my own opinion.

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