Is this cheeky? Giving child a lift?

[Bubblegirly]

My DD aged 8 does a class every week and has for the last two years. Last week I ran into an old friend who I haven’t seen for around 3 years. She was bringing her DS for the first time. It was nice to catch up etc and we said see you next week.

ive just had a message asking if I can take and drop home her DS tomorrow as she is struggling to fit everything into her day. I’m like WTF? I only met DS last week for the first time. I’m going to say no but is this cheeky? It really feels it? It’s only his second week and I don’t want to set a precedent

I would be going out my way a bit but I will do it for tomorrow but won’t going forward as I have other children that need ferrying round and don’t want to commit to anything going forward

Sounds fair to me, @Bubblegirly, but once again (and remembering she has an issue "fitting things in" rather than an emergency) don't be surprised if you're asked

Shamelessly waiting for tomorrow’s update, to see if it’s a genuine one-off request… .

Only joking but do what I did once.
Stopped outside a house to pick up a boy for cubs , he was so slow getting in I assumed he had and drove off without him.
Awful ! It was a long time ago and his mother was not best pleased and came chasing after us!!

Don't you check if kids have their seat belts on?

I know! Plus say "everyone ready?"
Poor kid 😂

I got caught by a mother who did not drive. So I used to drive her son and mine. But here's the thing. I would have to throw a u turn in busy traffic to pull up outside her house then repeat to carry on to school. She would have him stand at the gate while she waved graciously from her front door. Still in her robe. Eventually, after a few months I asked her to stand on the opposite side of the road near a lay by where I could pick him up. Forced her to get dressed and do her part. It's very easy to be taken for granted in this world. So take care.

I had to tell a workmate a wee white lie as I didn’t want to pick her up and drop her off at home each week, I would say bring your jacket next week cause I’m only going so far home . It was totally out my way and added around half an hour to my journey so yes tell her you don’t go home

So cheeky!!! Doing it would totally set a precedent, some people just chance their arm whenever they can and don’t care what anyone thinks. Just reply ‘Sorry, evenings are a bit manic for us too with all the kids. It’s a struggle to get him to the club and then home in time for a decent bedtime as it is.’

That is cheeky, I like the responses of a straight no too busy, or yes can do next week but not after that as every week too busy. Set the precedent now.

I find people as me too a lot, but when I’ve needed help no one offered. So I say no a lot more now.

I thought children were required to use car seats until they are 12 years old or they are 135cms tall. If you are transporting her child without these safety measures then you could be breaking the law.

I’m the same. I’d do it without a second thought. I’m aware I’m a mug sometimes though and run around after people who wouldn’t do it back.

Nah. I'm not messing around sticking an extra car seat in and all that nonsense for someone I barely know.

People who sign their kids up to clubs then ask other people to take them because they can’t fit it in piss me off. A one off, fine, but bloody hell, week two and it’s already a problem. Why sign them up?

I’ve been caught out so many times with giving lifts and adding time on to my journey for clubs. I’m still bitter!

Is it any skin off your nose to help a friend? No.

just be nice.

Of course it's skin off her nose! They don't live in the same house, do they.

But op hasn’t seen or heard from this mum for three years, so more of an acquaintance than friend, and the other mum on this first meeting, requested a lift . That’s a bit cheeky.

A one off, fine, but bloody hell, week two and it’s already a problem. Why sign them up?

Because if they hadn't gone at all there'd never have been a chance to suss out who else was there and might be up for giving lifts?

That's exactly what I said!

CF to ask to drop off and bring home. Considering you haven't seen each other for 3 years and don't really know the child.

Well it didn't take her long did it. Doesn't see you for 3 years, then asking to take her kid to a class she's signed him up for, but now can't fit it in? BS, she just saw you and thought she'd chance her arm.
"sorry, can't do it" full stop.

Don't say that on this thread! Being nice, doing favours and helping folks is not on! 😂

:) FETCH MY PITCHFORK

Unfortunately we won't be able to help.

This is perfect!