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teedubya · 06-05-2009, 10:24 AM

So my son's friend, a neighborhood kid were playing catch last night... and his dad asked both of them if they wanted to go to the batting cages last night.

They were excited to go... my son came home and got his batting gloves... They went out to Paradise Park... and only his son got to hit.

I'm thinking this is shitty.

So, I'm wondering if I should invite him along for a trip to Sheridans Ice Cream, but only get my son some Ice Cream.

Isn't that about the same thing?

**Mr. Kotter** · 06-06-2009, 04:23 PM

Me? I'd have offered money...but, yeah, as others have said....what the other dude did was crappy. With our four kids, I've learned never to assume the other parents are gonna spring when mine are "invited" for something. I offer, or give the kids cash. 90% of the time, the parents who invited my kid covers it--and I keep my cash, that time. 90% of the time, we will reciprocate at a later date though too.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 06-06-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ari Chi3fs

I took them to the batting cages yesterday... my seven year old hit or foul tipped 32 out of 40 pitches. The neighborhood kid hit 5 out of 40 and is eleven. SO, it is clear that his kid needed the practice more than mine.

But, come to find out... the 11 year old hit $7.00 worth or 140 baseballs, while my kid stood and watched...

And he ran in and said, Harrison's dad asked if I could go to the batting cages with them... they are ready to go, is it ok? I said, sure... and he ran out the door, without thinking of giving him a couple bucks.

I SHOULD have given him a couple bucks, but it happened so fast that I didn't think to... AND he let his kid bat 7 times... and my kid had to watch... that is shitty, IMO.

I'm with you 100%. Like I said earlier, I can see how it would be easy to forget to give him a couple bucks if he runs in and is in a hurry. That's a good lesson for me when I am a father though, always remember to said "wait, here's some money"

Your are an awesome guy to take that kid with you and your son. I probably would have just taken my son and let him hit since he didn't get to, you know if I had a son and that had happened.

06-06-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

Take his kid to the cages and pay for him. He'll tell his daddy how he got to hit with your son. And even if this behavior persists, you still need to be a better man and set a good example for both boys.

Dude, you have really turned into a pleasure haven't you. I'd have never expected this from you when you first showed up on this board. WTG.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 06-06-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

I'd wait till I see the guy next time, and the apologize to him.

Say that you are sorry for not sending your son with change to use the batting cage and promise to remember next time. But then politely ask that if in the future, if something like this happens, could he loan your son the money and you will without question repay him for the expense.

That will likely make him feel crappy about stiffing your son, even if it was because you didn't send him with any money.

That's the perfect passive, aggressive play.

crazycoffey · 06-06-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

Take his kid to the cages and pay for him. He'll tell his daddy how he got to hit with your son. And even if this behavior persists, you still need to be a better man and set a good example for both boys.

This, both kids will learn from your behavior over the other parents. If not right away, eventually...

**DeezNutz** · 06-06-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

I'd wait till I see the guy next time, and the apologize to him.

Say that you are sorry for not sending your son with change to use the batting cage and promise to remember next time. But then politely ask that if in the future, if something like this happens, could he loan your son the money and you will without question repay him for the expense.

That will likely make him feel crappy about stiffing your son, even if it was because you didn't send him with any money.

If he's stupid and insensitive enough not to pay for the kid the first time, I doubt fairly subtle cues are going to have a major effect.

This guy is a complete ****ing dumbshit, and, unless you speak this language, you're probably wasting your time.

06-06-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

That's the perfect passive, aggressive play.

No kidding. I'm very sorry for my presumption that jAZ was a man. I promise to treat her with more respect in the future.

Pioli Zombie · 06-06-2009, 08:54 PM

How old are the kids. If pre-teen then the parent should have asked you first not your son.
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StcChief · 06-07-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

No kidding. I'm very sorry for my presumption that jAZ was a man. I promise to treat her with more respect in the future.

StcChief · 06-07-2009, 07:51 AM

This Jackass guy is the 'Future coach in middle school' of the team YOU DONT want your kid to be part of....

EyePod · 06-07-2009, 09:36 AM

Next you'll complain cause his son got molested, and he totally ignored your son. What a cock-tease.

06-05-2009, 10:24 AM
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Pioli Zombie Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: olathe,kansas Casino cash: $10004900	How old are the kids. If pre-teen then the parent should have asked you first not your son. Posted via Mobile Device
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06-07-2009, 09:36 AM	#116
EyePod Forgetting 2013 season end. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Around Casino cash: $9995735	Next you'll complain cause his son got molested, and he totally ignored your son. What a cock-tease. __________________ I did not believe in Mahomes until week 1. I've been woke ever since. I'm on board this freight train.
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