Well, I know it probably isn't much consolation because exclusion is always painful, but would you really have wanted to participate in those kinds of conversations on a regular basis? Those moms sound really unpleasant. I have to say, that I have a group of moms I hang out with occasionally who all have kids DS8's age and while there is alot of discussion about who's reading what (specific book interests, not levels) and what kind of math enrichment the kids are getting, etc., there has never been any nastiness like this. So it is not an inevitable part of socializing with other moms. Hopefully, somewhere far away from these women, there is a group of equally disgusted and much more fun mommies that you can befriend. Hugs!
Well said, LNEs Mom.
It was intrusive of them to ask after levels of work. At that point, if they are offended by the answer, it's their problem.
I do typically say something vague and turn the conversation in these sorts of situations, but it happens very rarely here that people inquire directly. Perhaps because I have found the saner parents to talk to...
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