The article discusses the challenges of parenting in new settings, emphasizing the need for vigilance. Parents often face criticism for their children's behavior in others' homes, where excitement can lead to chaos if children are unsupervised. The author shares personal experiences, highlighting the difficulty of balancing socializing with the constant supervision required for well-behaved children. They express frustration about other parents disregarding house rules and emphasize the importance of respecting others' environments while parenting.
"If you can't handle it, don't take them to places where they can really mess shit up, because I assure you, they will mess shit up."
"That meant I couldn't pay too much attention to anything but what they were doing. That meant I was too tired to stay away from home for too long."
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