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Should i let my children be looked after this person?

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YourDenimTraybake · 05/02/2026 11:12

This is a delicate matter…
just wanted to hear peoples views.

A distant family member has gotten themself into a tricky situation where they can’t be around kids at the moment.

They are currently staying at a family members house until this is sorted out. We haven’t been for a while because they are staying there and we have children. But we do visit often under normal circumstances.

My kids are supposed to going in a few weeks for the day. Under normal circumstances i would be happy for them to go. However i have been told the person in question won’t be there, they will be a work.

Do you think it’s ok for my kids to still go. I’ve been told that they won’t be there at all whilst my kids are there.

I am a little worried, but only because I don’t wanna get into trouble doing the wrong thing.

Sorry if I’ve been vague. 🤦🏼‍♀️ don’t really know how to approach the situation.

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DisforDarkChocolate · 06/02/2026 22:11

No, I wouldn't. There are no situations where I'd trust a person who allowed someone in this 'tricky situation' to have my children in their house.

Laura95167 · 06/02/2026 22:12

YourDenimTraybake · 05/02/2026 13:17

Thank you for all your replies.

I’ve never posted on mumsnet before so I didn’t realise how fast you’d all reply.😅

You are all right though. I knew the answer before I posted it, but this is something i’ve never had to deal with before and it has totally freaked me out and i guess i just wanted to offload on a bunch of strangers. Apologies💗

I appreciate, I’ve been vague, there is a whole lot I could obviously divulge here but as anonymous as it might i don’t want to say too much. My kids are missing these family members (not the one in trouble!) - they are very close to them. You can understand my anger at them “looking after this person’’ my kids, they’re so young, they don’t understand the situation. I’m just at Mum who’s trying to do the right thing and doesn’t want to hurt anyone so please be kind. I’m not a person who adores confrontation soo saying no is not going to be a conversation I’m looking forward to.

However, it doesn’t make it right. I totally get that. And i do I love my children to bits, i do own their responsibility wholeheartedly and I will never put them in a situation that later on I’m going to regret to put them in.

So, yeah, you can rest easy. I won’t send them.

Thanks for replying - sorry if i’ve ruined your day with my post.

It’s very lonely when you can’t talk to anyone so here i am.

Edited

Ask the relatives (not the problem guy) to visit you or babysit in your home?

Oakbud · 06/02/2026 22:14

Tricky situation....just name it Stop downplaying it with euphemisms.

It's bad if they can't be around children.

Don't let your children go there, he might turn up with unexpected.

BeRedHam · 07/02/2026 00:21

I think don't go but invite the person who wants to see the children to come to yours. That person, hosting the other family member will probably be distraught, bewildered, angry, sad, at what the other family member has done and for putting them in the situation of having them to live with them or presumably be homeless.

Tamtim · 07/02/2026 22:16

Your post is vague. If this person cannot be around children, the answer is no, absolutely not. Do not send your children to a place where this person could show up.

Junmom10 · 22/02/2026 19:37

Please don't, better be careful than ruining one of your children's life for not wanting to disappoint your family member, they can come and visit your children with your supervision (not the member with the charges of doing indecency) life can change in a second and you will feel super bad for not putting boundaries.

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