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Parenting

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9. Shouldn't the safety of the child be the first concern? And how about if the son also takes some

Mon Jan 27, 2025, 04:27 PM

Jan 27

responsibility, instead of just complaining. If he is in a step-dad role, which he needs to be, he needs to step up to the plate.

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It's a child. Think. Again. Jan 27 #1

I'm not sure a 2 year old would comprehend the the nuances involved... Think. Again. Jan 27 #3

A two year old isn't going to remember which doors she's allowed to open. Wingus Dingus Jan 27 #11

Get a locking door knob CentralMass Jan 27 #4

If it's your home, you could tell the mother to leave Wicked Blue Jan 27 #6

Don't just say no, show the kid the right way Easterncedar Jan 27 #8

Its more the fact that the mom justified her not watching the kid FirstLight Jan 27 #10

It is your home... 2naSalit Jan 27 #12