Refusing to let my toddler be alone at in-laws canal-side house. Opinions wanted.
Lately, I've had to stand firm on something close to my heart—my daughter’s safety.My in-laws just moved into a house where the backyard runs straight into a canal. No fence, no barrier, just open water. At first, my mother-in-law agreed to put up a small fence, but my father-in-law brushed it off, insisting they'd just "keep an eye" on our daughter.While I respect that it’s their home, I also know I can’t take chances. Our little girl is fast, curious, and fearless around water. Plus, both of my in-laws have health challenges that could slow their reaction time.I’ve drawn a firm boundary: our daughter can’t be there without me or my husband until there’s a secure barrier. My husband wants his mom to babysit alone next week, but I said no. I’m trusting my gut—this is one risk I’m not willing to take.Have you ever had to set a hard boundary with family for your child’s safety? How did you handle it? #ParentingBoundaries #ToddlerSafety #TrustYourGut #FamilyChallenges #ProtectOurKids. #Parenting
