I was at a playgroup today with my kids (ages 21 months and 3)
and they found some toy guns there that of course they picked
up and were playing with. The mother that lived there asked me
if the boys were allowed to play with them and commented that
they seemed to know what to do. I replied that they are allowed
and that they have been instructed of proper gun safety (as much
as they can be for their age) and know not to point even a toy
gun at a person. She said she feels the same way as me but always
asks the parent to make sure.
This got me thinking...How have any of you dealt with these issues?
Should I make a point to put my kids toy guns away out of respect
for those who feel differently? And what about guns in my home?
Do you think I should bring it up only if asked or do I owe it to
the parents to tell them we have guns here? I know and feel confident
in the fact that I am doing everything right for my children but does
the gun issue fall under the category of us all doing what we think
is best for our own children and me just having to respect their
difference of opinion? Please help if you've been through this or
have any suggestions.
and they found some toy guns there that of course they picked
up and were playing with. The mother that lived there asked me
if the boys were allowed to play with them and commented that
they seemed to know what to do. I replied that they are allowed
and that they have been instructed of proper gun safety (as much
as they can be for their age) and know not to point even a toy
gun at a person. She said she feels the same way as me but always
asks the parent to make sure.
This got me thinking...How have any of you dealt with these issues?
Should I make a point to put my kids toy guns away out of respect
for those who feel differently? And what about guns in my home?
Do you think I should bring it up only if asked or do I owe it to
the parents to tell them we have guns here? I know and feel confident
in the fact that I am doing everything right for my children but does
the gun issue fall under the category of us all doing what we think
is best for our own children and me just having to respect their
difference of opinion? Please help if you've been through this or
have any suggestions.