https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 10:25:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2335670 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 12:38:56 +0000 snowjewelz 2335670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be SO upset.. But wouldn't have said anything either. I'm so sorry it happened to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2334310 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:54:19 +0000 LuLu Mom 2334310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was an accident, these things happen. If he doesn't have young kids, you forget about things like stairs, ect. I wouldn't be upset, annoyed maybe for not fessing up, but he didn't mean to hurt the children &amp; honestly I think it's pretty great that a dept. head took time to entertain the kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2334307 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:52:54 +0000 daniellemybelle 2334307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In the moment I would be upset that it happened and that the "culprit" was not apologetic, for sure. But I'd probably get over it. I don't get as worked up over LO's tumbles the way I've seen other parents do, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2334303 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:51:32 +0000 MrsSCB 2334303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's crazy to me that he didn't make more of an effort to apologize! I'm sure he was embarrassed (if it had been me, I would have been mortified -- not that I would ever be horsing around near stairs...). But that would have led me to apologize profusely, "I am so, SO sorry," about a million times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2334218 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 14:46:41 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2334218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would have been pissed. Those girls are really, really lucky that no one was hurt. It could have easily been so much worse. I think the guy is a complete douche for walking away! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2334209 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 14:40:19 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 2334209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would have been pretty pissed - falling down the stairs could have ended in some serious injuries. I probably wouldn't have said anything but it would be pretty easy to read my body language and know that I blamed him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333984 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:35:09 +0000 looch 2333984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get really annoyed when adults don't know when to stop, so yeah, this situation would have gotten me wound up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333980 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:34:04 +0000 mrsjyw 2333980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be annoyed, but wouldn't have said anything either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333971 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:30:19 +0000 misolee 2333971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be annoyed but just move on. Accidents happen all the time even with well meaning adults </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333934 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:10:01 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2333934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd be upset that a) this adult didn't forsee playing on the stairs was dangerous and b) my LO and another child tumbled down a flight of stairs.</p> <p>The co-worker showed some disbelief in the situation, but ultimately everyone was playing. The tumble wasn't intentional and from your description he wasn't even touching them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333930 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:08:13 +0000 mrbee 2333930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be pretty annoyed too. Does the coworker have kids? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333908 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:55:39 +0000 PawPrints 2333908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Of course it's okay to be upset, your little girl fell down a whole flight of stairs! I think it sounds like you are handling it well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333878 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:35:49 +0000 BSB 2333878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Glad your LO wasn't hurt but I would be really annoyed that he didn't apologize. I wouldn't say anything but yeah annoyed. You would think he would see the horror on your face when they fell and would apologize. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333863 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:23:42 +0000 simplyfelicity 2333863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Freckles: I see. Hugs, though, that must have been scary to see your LO fall down the stairs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333861 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:22:25 +0000 Mamaof2 2333861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Freckles: I think in the moment yes I would have been really upset but in the end it sounds like it was just an awful accident and I would get over it - glad the girls are ok! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333859 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:21:17 +0000 Freckles 2333859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: It happened really quickly. By the time i started to walk over, it had been just 1 minute of horsing around. We had planned on putting a baby gate at the top of the stairs so hopefully we can get that done soon.</p> <p>@Mamaof2: It was a child, a little over 5. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333856 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:18:23 +0000 Freckles 2333856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: I'm sorry, it's sometimes hard to read tone in the comments. I probably should've added that in the beginning, but i really just wanted to know if people would be upset. I am pretty sure that anyone in that situation would refrain from saying anything (or making a scene). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333853 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:17:20 +0000 Mamaof2 2333853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Freckles: was the other girl an adult or child? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333850 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:16:16 +0000 simplyfelicity 2333850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm surprised no one else redirected him or the girls since it was in such a dangerous spot. I probably wouldn't be upset with him for not apologizing since he didn't push them or anything but would be more upset if he didn't rush over to help and tend to them. In the end, it's a blessing they are ok but I would keep an eye on him in the future. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333848 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:15:16 +0000 kiddosc 2333848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Freckles: Before you added that you just wanted to vent, it really sounded like you wanted some sort of action. I was just wondering what kind of action could you realistically expect at this point... it was meant to be an obvious exaggeration. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333840 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:10:07 +0000 Freckles 2333840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: I agree, and i was trying to get over to them when i saw what was going on but it was so crowded!</p> <p>@mediagirl: Yeah, i didn't even tell people what happened when they asked how they fell because i didn't want to make a scene. He is a pretty senior guy so it's not like i want to be *that* wife.</p> <p>@autumnlove: Thanks!<br /> @Cherrybee: For sure, it was an accident and i can't fault him for that. It's not like i can be upset that the girl pulled my daughter down with her either! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333837 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:05:10 +0000 Cherrybee 2333837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't be upset that it happened because it was an accident. I would be upset that he didn't take any responsibility though. I wouldn't say anything but I wouldn't forget.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333835 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:04:58 +0000 Freckles 2333835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: Pay for therapy, really? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333833 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:04:23 +0000 Freckles 2333833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shizaz: @Truth Bombs: @kiddosc: Sorry, i should've clarified that i don't want to say anything to him! I was just surprised that he didn't say anything himself. I'm just venting and wanted to see there should be no reason for me to be upset. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333832 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:04:09 +0000 autumnlove 2333832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be upset but I wouldn't say anything. I am glad they are ok! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333831 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:03:08 +0000 mediagirl 2333831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be upset but since this is a co-worker I wouldn't do anything about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333827 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:01:52 +0000 Greentea 2333827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be upset, but there is really nothing you can do. Next time just be more regulatory, not that it is your fault, but I find whenever I see danger something happens! (Just like you thought.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333818 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 10:58:20 +0000 kiddosc 2333818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I would be upset but it kind of is what it is. It was a stupid thing to do, but it was an accident and it doesn't sound like he likely has a lot of experience with children. At this point, it really doesn't matter... do you want him to still apologize? Pay for therapy for the girls? It doesn't sound like it's worth dwelling on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333815 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 10:56:11 +0000 Truth Bombs 2333815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be upset that my LO got hurt. But him taking responsibility doesn't make it un-happen. And I definitely wouldn't say anything. I just wouldn't let that person spend a lot of time with my kid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-upset-4#post-2333813 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 10:54:10 +0000 Umbreon 2333813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I would be really upset, but I don't know if I would say anything about it. What happened, happened. Saying something wouldn't do any good or fix anything. I think your DH was right that he was embarrassed and that's likely why he didn't apologize. </p>