Should we stay at home???

[sleepyhorse]

One of the girls from my NCT group recently had a get together at her house for all the kids and mums. It was a nice day so we let the kids play in the garden whilst the mums chatted and drank coffee in the kitchen which overlooked the garden.

One of the girls kindly pointed out that my little monkey was picking a few of the tomatoes off her plant and throwing them (he is 2 yrs old and very boisterous). So I ran outside to tell him off and I suddenly noticed one of the other mums (who Im not that keen on anyway) looking at my child in absolute disgust and actually tutted at him.

This really annoyed me but I was too shocked to say anything to her at the time as it would have been too awkward. I guess it probably hit a nerve as made me feel like Im a bad parent but the thing is he is only 2 years old and into everything!

I do try and discipline him but he is a very strong character. Do you think I should maybe not go round to other people's houses for the moment??

Do not stop going out, but you do have to be aware of other peoples property, dont sweat this one it was a couple of tomatoes they are meant to be picked!

No, I'd go round but just follow him around and keep an eye: used to have to watch dd like a hawk at this age as she was totally unreliable.

If your child is a strong charecter then maybe you should be out in the garden with him.

see this is what DS1 was like - I couldn't take my eye off him for a minute and talk to other mums (not NCT, but a toddler group).

Unfortunately if you have a child like this then you have to follow them around and forget about leisurely sipping coffee whilst supervising them. You have to be there watching them constantly.

I gave up in the end going to groups and only met up doing 1-1's with other mums and babies - much less stressful!!

he is two keep on-going and keep a close eye in him, he is just exploring at this stage. you can guarantee that the mother who tutted will be on receiving end one day when her child is less than perfect (I have yet to meet one that is)

Keep going out, but either keep a close eye on him yourself, or if you are going to be away from him at any time then make sure you ask another Mum who is near to keep an eye and step in if necessary.
Everyone knows that 2 and 3 year olds are a law unto themselves but you have to take measures accordingly or it seems like you are giving him free reign and being irresponsible.