Is it okay for mom to leave 9-year old son at public rec center pool to go be with boyfriend for 2 hours?

Question

Ugh! Not ME - that's why I'm asking! It's my son's best friend and he keeps asking to go over to his house and I don't feel comfortable...this is the type of things she does...with her 9 year old!

Answer 1

oh my god no dont let your son go over to her house thats so not responsible have your sons best friend go over your house instead

Answer 2

NO and if it is isnt you u should have clarified that in the beginning

Answer 3

no way.  child neglect.  some parents make me sick.  well if you arent comforatble with your son going to his house (i dont blame you)  you should have your son invite his friend to your house.  then they could play, and im sure he would be safer and better taken care of at your house.

Answer 4

No. Definitley not.

That's very irresponsible.

what if he were to get hurt?

they have to have permission from

the parent or guardian before they can

do anything. Not a good idea at all. Don't

do it.

Answer 5

Noo he's only 9 ,

I think thats bad parenting !!

Answer 6

Invite the kid to your house instead.

Answer 7

Why would you even ask that!?

NO its not okay..

Answer 8

Heck no!! 9 is still to young to do something like that. He still does not have the capacity to make mature decisions in certain situations, and that is setting him up for failure. If is time alone with the boyfriend you are looking for, then maybe your son should hang out at a friends house for a little while, or all do something together. You need to be a mom first. You owe your son that........

Answer 9

No.

Answer 10

Wow. No.  

Answer 11

NO that is so selfish  - don't you watch the news.

Answer 12

well I guess it depends on the rules and regulations of the rec center. and who cares what she does with her time while her son is playing at a public rec center! As long as she comes and picks him up in a couple of hrs. Have you thought about introducing yourself to her and suggest a play date for your children while the 2 of you visit and get to know one another. Instead of being judgmental try being a friend first sounds like you can learn a lesson from your son.  

Answer 13

no way. My oldest will be 9 soon and I would never ever leave him alone at a pool or any other public place for that matter. If I were you I would not allow my child to go over there

Answer 14

No it is not okay.  And as a parent I would never allow my children to go to a friend's house when there is no adult at home.

Answer 15

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !! thats a really bad mom  

Answer 16

Nope, she's choosing her own personal wants and sacrificing her son.  What a crappy mom, poor guy deserves better....hmmmm can you maybe tell her that she needs to be a mom before she is a girlfriend?