Mom sets boundaries with neighborhood parents, refuses to let their kids play in her yard unsupervised: ‘I want my backyard go be peaceful’

Moving to a new neighborhood can feel a bit like transfering to a new school mid-year; everyone already knows each other, they all have inside jokes and unspoken rules, and you're just trying to figure out where you fit in. Except, in middle school you may have a teacher or guidance counselor to help guide you; in real life, you don't. Instead, your new neighborhood might be filled with families who all seem to share everything, from carpooling schedules to backyards, and you're just sort of expected to fall into line.

One new homeowner found herself in this situation. After moving in a neighborhood filled with kids, she quickly realized that her position in the community was already "the mom with the cool backyard," inherited from the previous homeowner. The issue is that she doesn't want to host half of the neighborhood every single day or be responsible for their safety. Now, a few of the parents are giving her the cold shoulder instead of welcoming her into the community, and she's left wondering if having boundaries makes her the bad guy (spoiler alert: it doesn't!)

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This story is eerily similar to a childhood experience of mine; every time I'd go to my friend Rachel's house, we would play in her neighbor's yard because she had a swing set and seesaw. One day, without much explanation, she got rid of it, and we thought she was a total Mrs. Trunchbull for it. But now I'm starting to see her side, too.
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