Heidi - posted on 06/01/2016 ( 19 moms have responded )
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My husband & I moved into a new neighborhood almost a year ago, our next door neighbor is a single father of triplets that are the same age as my son. I have noticed for several months that they won't let my son play with them in their back yard, they always have a different reason but more recently they have started telling us that he cant because there is dog poop. I realized that the last one he was over there, he accidentally stepped in some. Now, one of the ladies that watches them always makes a point to have them play in their back yard where my son can see & hear them playing & having fun without him. They are very rude about making sure he knows that he can't go back there, it makes him very sad. I try to distract him but he can't help but want to play with them. I don't know what to do about this situation, it breaks my heart to see them be so mean to him. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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♫ Shawnn ♪♫♫ - posted on 06/03/2016
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I agree with the others here.
You are making a mountain out of a molehill. Teach your kid that things don't always go his way, and find other activities for him when they go to the back.
Simple enough.
Michelle - posted on 06/03/2016
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Have you thought that it's because all of the kids can't play together in your backyard?
I know it's petty and you have explained why but it could be as simple as that. Some adults don't grow up and they might just say "We can't play in your backyard so you can't play in ours".
To me, that's actually the most logical (even if it's stupid) reason.
Dove - posted on 06/02/2016
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They shouldn't be rude, but they are under no obligation whatsoever to play w/ your kid. I'm sure it is frustrating for him, but he's just going to have to get over it. Perhaps take him to a nearby park or sign him up for a sport or activity where he can be around other kids and he won't want to play w/ the neighbors as much.