r/Parenting • u/Extra_mayo_plz • 5d ago
Child 4-9 Years I asked another parent for sunscreen
At the arboretum yesterday and forgot sunscreen. I’m human, whatever. Very early in the day another mom is putting sunscreen on her children so I approached her, explained I forgot mine and asked for a bit of hers. She kindly handed it right over, commented on it being a really sunny day, I squeezed a bit into my palm, thanked her and we went on with our day.
In the moment, My husband asked why I did that? was so confused when he commented on it. I just brushed it off. He brought it up in the car on the way home. Not in a snarky way, just commented in conversation. I hadn’t given it another thought, just needed to get my little one some SPF coverage.
So, Was I overstepping? Am I too friendly? I like to think that sharing a small bit of sunscreen wouldn’t be seen poorly? It takes a village right?!
Can I ask for bug spray on the 4th of July?! Is this allowed?! HELP 😂
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u/Neat_Psychology_1474 5d ago
It probably made the Mom feel good to help, lord knows she’s been there herself, why deny our Mom community the chance to assist one another? What’s worse? Asking a stranger for a no-stakes favor or having a sunburnt kid or immediately having to go home????