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Helecopter mom?

Ashley - posted on 08/04/2010 ( 6 moms have responded )

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I took my son to the water park yesterday. I remind you he is only 20 months. I was the only mother out of probably 20 moms actually in the water with my child. Everyone else sat on the sidelines watching there little children play in the water. One mom was texting when her son fell and scraped his knee. It took her 3 mins. to even realize it was her child that was crying. He couldn't have been older than 3. Half the time I was in the water playing with my son I was having a great time and the other half I felt like such a helecopter mom for hovering over my son the whole time. Idk what I should do next time I mean all the moms were staring at me as I played with my son. I had a great time but I just felt weird. They had lifegaurds but I really don't trust a stranger keeping an eye on my son. Am I a helecopter mom ????? Please help.

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Lisa - posted on 08/29/2010

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You are so NOT a helecoptor Mom, I have 4 kids and 5 grands and our 16 year old isnt allow to just roam the streets, they aren't allowed to play in the yard without me..today in this worl you just cant be too careful. You are a GREAT Mom and dont ever let anyone make you feel bad for loving your baby. I have had friends and teachers tell me things because I walked my kids in school every day, my attitude is they are only young once I will do what I want to do, I have found most kids crave that, now if they are 16 and your following them to the bathroom thats another thing..lol Good luck!

Ashley - posted on 08/21/2010

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Thanks guys. I just couldn't believe that these moms were letting there little kids at only 2 or 3 were running around the water.

Brandi - posted on 08/20/2010

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I would do the same thing. So what if they look at you weird? You're just more into your sons life and want to bond with him more. (Or that's just my opinion anyway) Like everyone else, if he was like 5 or older, that would be different, but he's still a little fella. And being around water, even with lifeguards, one can never be too careful. I mean, they have a lot of people to watch so being there with him is super responsible and a tip most people need. ♥

Angie - posted on 08/18/2010

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no you are not you are a mom who loves her son ans loves being involved in his happiness!keep up the good work he will let you know as he gets older hen you are hovering!

Rebecca - posted on 08/10/2010

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No!!! If he was 5.. then yes.. maybe LOL but no, not at 20 months. You are a good mama!!! They are slacker moms!

Jennifer - posted on 08/06/2010

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i would say no!!! hes only 20 months! i have a 2 year old and 3 month old and i am always within arms reach! you can never be to careful, and when your around water you need to keep a close eye on them its one thing if they are young to keep an eye on them, but if he was 6 or 7 id be more willing to let them play within eye sight.. but hes still young! ive found it to be a lot of moms are like that but thats the way they parent!!

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