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Jack2025 · 26/10/2025 19:07

My 10 year old son is raising money for his school with one of his besties - my son and I have not spoken in depth about fund raising ideas as the school only announced this a few days ago… this morning my son was on the phone and when I asked who he was speaking to, he said it was his besties mum! She had called my sons mobile to speak to him direct from her sons phone about the fund raising - his bestie called my son to say that his mum wanted to speak to him; I asked him to hurry up and end the call. About 30 mins later the mum text me about the fundraising.
My husband thinks that this was inappropriate as he said he would never call to speak to another child without going through their parent first.
A bit of background: both boys used to go to nursery together and now school so we know the family but not in a close friendship way so unsure if the mum felt it was ok to speak to my son direct.
This doesn’t sit comfortably with me either but I’m not sure if I’m over thinking things… any thoughts? Thank you.

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Natsku · 28/10/2025 16:09

Goddessoftheearth · 28/10/2025 15:16

I would love to see the age split on those who think it’s ok for a friend’s parent to speak to a 10 year old and those who are sure that it’s the devils work…

39 and I think its fine.

RandomUserName96 · 28/10/2025 16:22

So it had been a few days and you'd not spoken to yoir son about it?

Might you be a little put out that his friend's mum is more involved and felt a bit guilty?

Mcoco · 28/10/2025 16:47

I do find it odd actually. But maybe she thought he is a mature 10 year old. Walks to school alone, has a mobile phone so I will just speak to him directly.

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leopardprintpants · 28/10/2025 22:55

No wonder children have zero social skills and are afraid of their own shadows now!

When I would call a friend on their house phone as a child I would talk to their parent/s politely while waiting for my friend to come to the phone.

Thats one way I learnt to converse with the world.

OP unless you think his friend’s mother is a paedo (highly unlikely!) I would let this one go. Unclench a bit!

Jack2025 · 29/10/2025 06:37

A little update from me:
The mum messaged me last night apologising for calling my son rather than speaking to me direct and not keeping me in the loop - the boys have since discussed fundraising ideas however I suspect the other mum will do her own thing anyway!
And in answer to an earlier post - yes the other mum can be controlling and overbearing… (and needs to work on boundaries!)

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Mischance · 29/10/2025 07:37

Why does she need to "work on boundaries"?

DappledThings · 29/10/2025 07:41

MauriceTheMussel · 28/10/2025 15:46

I’m Devil’s Work camp and 38

I'm in OK camp and 46. What's the split you are expecting?

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