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Fine line between supportive and dangerous

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Weaponofchoice · 29/05/2025 08:16

I have some really lovely friends who have an 10 y/o boy who is clearly very bright, but totally away with the fairies. Think a cross between MrMagoo & Young Sheldon. Obviously they see themselves as supportive parents who help nurture his interests. Today they had a call from the school because he took a weapon that he had made with him. This thing is illegal where we live and they could face criminal charges just for having it in the house. Somehow this kid got the instructions for how to make it online (WTAF is he looking at?) and one of his parents facilitated it because it’s “cool”. It is the kind of weapon that could be very dangerous or even lethal. They MUST know this! (Both very highly educated) I had to spell out the consequences for owning this thing. Any advice re websites about age-appropriate parenting would be very much appreciated.

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BunnyRuddington · 29/05/2025 08:47

I think that if they haven’t got “age appropriate parenting” figured out by now then I’d be a bit reluctant to offer any advice. Maybe suggest she joins MN?

Whaleadthesnail · 29/05/2025 09:07

gosh seems like the parents are away with the fairies as well if they don't have the common sense to not let him build weapons!

I think this is a common sense/family values issue which can't be taught in a parenting book or website.

Agree with PP....they could join Mumsnet! 'AIBU to have let my son build a deadly weapon as a learning experience?'

Weaponofchoice · 29/05/2025 09:17

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