Whenever you see them... smile, wave, engage in discussion if discussion presents itself.
If their kid is unavailable to play for whatever reason... your daughter should play with another kid.
Don't overthink things here. They're just your neighbours.
I'm not overthinking things. it's just a shame to have one of her best friends a few houses away and she can't see her. it's just weird. I'm just trying to engage in a discussion on how I can best approach a possible cultural divide. that's all.
It might be cultural. It might be overprotectiveness. It might be (and probably is) a blend of both.
Either way... it's their issue. Just remain friendly and until such a day occurs where they feel they can let their daughter out to enjoy life... make sure your's does.
It's unreal how parents force kids their religion down their throats , I mean how could you as a parent not allow your kids to PLAY with your neighbors when my kids were young I had to drive them to play dates cause we had no neighbors with kids of the age of my two ....
Whenever you see them... smile, wave, engage in discussion if discussion presents itself.
If their kid is unavailable to play for whatever reason... your daughter should play with another kid.
Don't overthink things here. They're just your neighbours.
I'm not overthinking things. it's just a shame to have one of her best friends a few houses away and she can't see her. it's just weird. I'm just trying to engage in a discussion on how I can best approach a possible cultural divide. that's all.
It might be cultural. It might be overprotectiveness. It might be (and probably is) a blend of both.
Either way... it's their issue. Just remain friendly and until such a day occurs where they feel they can let their daughter out to enjoy life... make sure your's does.
no, it's not just their issue. my daughter would like to play with her friend. the other part I keep mentioning......there is no "remaining friendly". I don't see them. I have NEVER seen them. only my wife has, when she went to their house. we share a back lane that they don't use. so either I go to their house and talk to them, or my daughter doesn't get to play with her friend. simple as that.
and in the spirit of being a good neighbour, I'd like to make them feel comfortable if that is the issue. but also in the spirit of respecting people's beliefs and/or privacy, i don't want to do anything to upset anyone. that's all.
"Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk" -EV 8/14/93
It's unreal how parents force kids their religion down their throats , I mean how could you as a parent not allow your kids to PLAY with your neighbors when my kids were young I had to drive them to play dates cause we had no neighbors with kids of the age of my two ....
no one knows what the reason is.
"Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk" -EV 8/14/93
It's unreal how parents force kids their religion down their throats , I mean how could you as a parent not allow your kids to PLAY with your neighbors when my kids were young I had to drive them to play dates cause we had no neighbors with kids of the age of my two ....
no one knows what the reason is.
I know just stating that as something I've seen parents do , I used to hate not having any kids for my two to play with on my street ...
Whenever you see them... smile, wave, engage in discussion if discussion presents itself.
If their kid is unavailable to play for whatever reason... your daughter should play with another kid.
Don't overthink things here. They're just your neighbours.
I'm not overthinking things. it's just a shame to have one of her best friends a few houses away and she can't see her. it's just weird. I'm just trying to engage in a discussion on how I can best approach a possible cultural divide. that's all.
It might be cultural. It might be overprotectiveness. It might be (and probably is) a blend of both.
Either way... it's their issue. Just remain friendly and until such a day occurs where they feel they can let their daughter out to enjoy life... make sure your's does.
no, it's not just their issue. my daughter would like to play with her friend. the other part I keep mentioning......there is no "remaining friendly". I don't see them. I have NEVER seen them. only my wife has, when she went to their house. we share a back lane that they don't use. so either I go to their house and talk to them, or my daughter doesn't get to play with her friend. simple as that.
and in the spirit of being a good neighbour, I'd like to make them feel comfortable if that is the issue. but also in the spirit of respecting people's beliefs and/or privacy, i don't want to do anything to upset anyone. that's all.
And what if they simply want nothing to do with you? Do you think forcing the issue is a good thing?
You can only do so much. Your daughter might want to play with their daugther, but it won't be the first time she experiences rejection of some form.
And it is as simple as that- just as I expressed earlier (don't overthink this).
jesus christ, dude. I've never met them. I'm not forcing a thing. i'm asking people here their opinions, as I thought it might a religious issue. my daughter feels no rejection. this was my idea, not hers. she's not bothered by it. they play together at school. I just thought it would be nice for her to have the option of playing with one of her best friends who happens to live so close to her. she's getting to the age where she can move about the neighbourhood without us, so it would be nice if she had her friend as a companion instead of her nagging little sister.
please move on. since you are clearly missing the point and just looking to argue.
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"Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk" -EV 8/14/93
I think you said that your daughter was going to ask her friend. That seems like the best and most obvious way to get your question answered. Seems like a very reasonable thing for your daughter to be asking (i.e. "hey, why don't your parents let you play with me??).
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
jesus christ, dude. I've never met them. I'm not forcing a thing. i'm asking people here their opinions, as I thought it might a religious issue. my daughter feels no rejection. this was my idea, not hers. she's not bothered by it. they play together at school. I just thought it would be nice for her to have the option of playing with one of her best friends who happens to live so close to her. she's getting to the age where she can move about the neighbourhood without us, so it would be nice if she had her friend as a companion instead of her nagging little sister.
please move on. since you are clearly missing the point and just looking to argue.
You asked for opinions and I gave mine.
I'm not missing anything here. Of course it would be nice if these people were as you wished them to be... but they aren't. What are you to do? I essentially suggested stay friendly and carry on looking for other options until they let their guard down or chose to embrace you.
If you think that is shitty advice... well... them I'm sorry. Do with the information as you please. I'll move along as you requested and you can wait for the piece of advice you feel fits you the best.
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-EV 8/14/93
-EV 8/14/93
Either way... it's their issue. Just remain friendly and until such a day occurs where they feel they can let their daughter out to enjoy life... make sure your's does.
and in the spirit of being a good neighbour, I'd like to make them feel comfortable if that is the issue. but also in the spirit of respecting people's beliefs and/or privacy, i don't want to do anything to upset anyone. that's all.
-EV 8/14/93
-EV 8/14/93
You can only do so much. Your daughter might want to play with their daugther, but it won't be the first time she experiences rejection of some form.
And it is as simple as that- just as I expressed earlier (don't overthink this).
please move on. since you are clearly missing the point and just looking to argue.
-EV 8/14/93
I'm not missing anything here. Of course it would be nice if these people were as you wished them to be... but they aren't. What are you to do? I essentially suggested stay friendly and carry on looking for other options until they let their guard down or chose to embrace you.
If you think that is shitty advice... well... them I'm sorry. Do with the information as you please. I'll move along as you requested and you can wait for the piece of advice you feel fits you the best.
Wtf man?
Godfather.