Every year it’s the same thing. Wedding season rolls around and along with it comes the engagement parties and bridal showers. And although I’ve managed to get my kids out of most of these activities, weddings seem to cause me grief. Please don’t get me wrong. I enjoy being part of these festivities and attending them….by myself. Unattended, without my boys. My immigrant mom though, seems to have another, very strong opinion.
She’s of the belief that little boys MUST attend these functions so they learn the expected behaviour and how to be social beings. I however, as a single parent trying to watch two boys simultaneously running on the dancefloor….in different directions, beg to differ. If I teach my kids to behave well in their karate class, while attending church, and during a play date, is it naive to think that they’ll know how to behave at a wedding when needed? At this age and stage, why inflict pain to both them and I for something that they can attend, and probably appreciate more, as they get older?
I’d love to hear your thoughts; those of you with kids and those of you wanting to share your own experiences growing up because even though these are my kids, and the decision is mine, immigrant mom and I will argue the merits of attending vs. non attending again over the next few months.
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