Mommy confessions: Do you enjoy taking your child to the park?

After a recent visit to the park with my 8-month-old and 5- and 7-year-olds, I could clearly see one mom was tortured chasing her two sons around. She even fumed, "It's so stressful coming here." So it made me wonder, what do other moms think? Share your thoughts.

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37.9%
Yes. It's a great escape for both of us and he burns off tons of energy.
102 votes
13%
No. There I said it. The entire time I'm worrying she's going get to hurt, dirty or snatched by a stranger.
35 votes
49.1%
Maybe. Sometimes we have great fun, other times I'm bored out of my mind and watching the clock until we can go home again.
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Yes. It's a great escape for both of us and he burns off tons of energy.

It's a perfect place to get down on my toddler's level & play on his terms. Being goofy & joining in the fun is a good energy booster.

    #1
     - Cara-438012
     - 5:09 pm EST on Mon Jan 25, 2010
    Maybe. Sometimes we have great fun, other times I'm bored out of my mind and watching the clock until we can go home again.

    There is always something to worry about and that makes it hard to enjoy your kids. I try to keep them near me at all times and just enjoy

      #2
       - jamib
       - 8:55 am EST on Tue Jan 26, 2010
      Yes. It's a great escape for both of us and he burns off tons of energy.

      If you get bored bring a book, but 'Mommy Come play' generally doesn't allow me to do much reading.

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      #3
       - rachel-1573233
       - 11:36 am EST on Tue Jan 26, 2010
      Yes. It's a great escape for both of us and he burns off tons of energy.

      As long as we go when we both are in the right-mindset...if either one of us are having a bad day, we reschedule the park!

        #4
         - nbull
         - 10:14 pm EST on Fri Jan 29, 2010

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        Comment author avatarCait-1582440

        No. I hate the park. I couldn't answer No on the quiz, though. I don't enjoy the park because it's boring, not because I'm worried my child will get snatched, hurt or dirty. Kids LOVE getting dirty. I am just bored out of my skull the whole time!

          Reply#1 - Mon Jan 25, 2010 7:05 PM EST
          Comment author avatarmarcy mckay

          Its enough to drive me crazy pretending I enjoy this adventure

            Reply#2 - Tue Jan 26, 2010 4:26 PM EST
            Comment author avatarbenellylove-1

            Enjoy very much while the child play and get tired to get a nap ,you can make friends and the child too .I helps for insecurities and enjoy other kids company .Is emotional and physical work for anyone .Mom's not supposed to read in the park someone can sneacth the kid and you don't even know ,I don't trust in anyone ...is time for you and the child to spend together .

              Reply#3 - Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:29 PM EST
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