I take the kids to a p.e. "co-op" at our church every week. My dilemma is this, one of the ladies in charge is quite over-bearing and seems to think that she can direct the other mom's as far as watching our kids. However, her children are often the biggest problem. I don't want to sound gossipy, but I really don't know how to handle this situation. She is very high strung and constantly on us about watching our kids when they go to the bathroom, get a drink, etc. The problem for me is that I don't feel the need to hover over my kids. It is their church too and I am equally responsible to make sure nothing happens to anything in the church. I care about it too and my kids know they are not to be running around like crazy children in the church and they don't. Having said that, I don't feel it's necessary for me to follow my almost nine year old to the bathroom or drinking fountain. My younger two kids know the boundaries too and they respect them. So, I guess the advice I need is how do I approach the situation gently and respectfully but still get my point across? I have spoken to the other leader and she totally gets it as she also is having issues with the other lady. We are kind of at a loss.
Any advice would be appreciated. thanks!Jodi