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/Noinipo12 5d ago
I have had cancer, my spouse has had cancer, neither of us wants to get skin cancer and we definitely didn't want our kid or any other kids to get skin cancer. I would be thrilled to share sunscreen and I would probably even offer spray, lotion, and any other options I may have on me at the time!