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In reply to the discussion: Adults that spoil kids aggravate me [View all]Nikia
(11,411 posts)In this case, that might have involved finding the child something to do like watching a movie if you did not want him around the adults at all or he started to become annoying. If he was really causing a problem, you should have tactfully said something to the mother and/or child. You could have attempted to steer her conversation away from talking about her child. Maybe she was shy and did not know what else to talk about with people who she did not know well.
Yes, it would have been great if the mother would have the sense to bring things with them so her son would have something to do at what must have seemed boring to him. She should have done something if he was annoying other guests and especially if he was making a mess or breaking things.
When you are the host though, you do have a responsibility for all your guests. You could have had guests that got really drunk and caused problems. You could have guests that get into a fight, whether they were drunk or not. If that happens, you have to handle it.
If you are uncomfortable with confrontation, maybe your boyfriend or other close friends could have helped you out.