To think this mother was rude?

[Mummyto1little1]

So if you didn't read my previous AIBU thread you won't know but my partner has a broken hand.

I had to go to the shops today and he wanted to come as he's bored at home because he can only watch TV.

So we were waiting to get served and the lady in front of us had 2 children one was maybe 13/14 and the other was about 10/11. They were arguing and pushing each other and the mother didn't seem to care as she was standing there letting them argue.

Then one of them pushed the other into partner and he said to them can you watch what your doing because you bumped into my arm (he didn't shout or anything). Then the mother turned round and said how do you shout at my children. Whilst they continued to push each other and argue. Then she said if you don't want to be bumped into you should've stayed at home. (Not many people were in the shop or town as it was about 9am).

AIBU to think this mother was rude?

Yes he has a sling on his hand because he has a cast on to his elbow but on Monday he has to go back so he will probably have one on just his hand.

Hi mummyto1little1 I've been wondering how your DH got on, did he have to have surgery in the end?

It's unfortunate but in general people, especially children don't look and notice things like slings and casts until it's too late.

He will need to get a little more defensive in his movements, and make sure he is more aware of where people are and moves to avoid being crashed into. It's only a few weeks and really only a few days where it will be painful.

He absolutely can do more than watch telly though, so don't let him pull that crap on you.

I broke my right hand, had surgery and was back at work in a few days and doing chores around the house with a 3 yr old to look after the day after surgery. He doesn't need 2 hands to push the hoover around, or load the washing machine, or tidy away the dishes. Washing up and hanging out the laundry were about the only things I couldn't do.

They aren't children, they're young teens and some are as heavy as Adults.

I used to have to body block my very slight and becoming frail Mother when getting on and off public transport etc, because of teen boys, who were practically man sized. Likewise when lads crash a younger children's play ground. I've seen terrible 'accidents' happen.

They need to be told that's there's a time and a place for rough play and to be aware of their size/weight etc.

He can only watch TV because he can't go to work or do anything else because he has a broken hand

My mil has 1 arm and no legs, she still manages to do lots of things.