A few weeks ago, Hubby and I were stopped at a stop sign when I looked over to the right and the car next to us had antlers and a red nose. I was prepared to laugh at the Christmas decorations, up to the point I noticed there was a toddler standing on the back seat. Really... she was standing up. I glanced up to the front seat and noticed the mom and friend were busy talking and smoking. Now before you start labeling me a nosy, judgmental, bee-atch, I'll just throw it out there that I usually try not to judge how people deal with their children. In that instance, though, I was nearly ready to follow this chick home and bitch slap her. I know...I know...not my business. I can only hope that this mom was right around the corner from her house and the little girl was about to get some fresh air on solid ground.
So in my defense and not wanting to appear overly judgmental, I am going to share a few of my basic rules regarding how I try NOT to stick my nose into other parents' business. These guidelines were created in part because I have walked in their shoes and I know parenting can be really hard.
Here are just a few of my guidelines:
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