Quote Originally Posted by Curran View Post
Was their child wearing their Sunday best and going to their Granny's??

My fella is 5 next month and find myself saying 'Dont...' quite a lot, but at the same time, he's let go out on the green thats soaking wet, jump in muddy puddles, etc....the 'Dont's!!' tend to happen in the aftermath - Dont put your shoes on the sofa. Dont hang your coat up there :P

Gotta let them of the leash occasionally - those parents at the pool are probably the type that let him on his tablet for hours on end, and complain how he/she doesnt go out enough!
Ours is 5 too so we do that as well but this is different. The result of all their “Don’t” is that the kids is sitting still, like a mini adult. Not playing, not exploring, not swimming. Just doing nothing until she gets her next instruction.