[cantdrv55]

My wife and I ran into a couple we used to socialize with quite a bit. The meeting was a little uncomfortable because we never really explained why we stopped seeing them or letting our son hang out with their son. We just don't agree with their parenting methods and since we felt it was none of our business how they choose to raise their kid, we kept quiet.

They'd give their son a $200 monthly allowance on top of buying him pretty much what he asks for. As far as we can tell, the kid doesn't do anything to deserve it. He doesn't have any chores, he is a C or D student, plus he talks back to his parents constantly, even in public. The kid also told my son that he hates his dad with a passion.

Maybe I am old fashion but I feel no 17 y/o should have a free iPod, Blackberry, digital camera and $200 walking around money plus every gaming system in his room. No wonder the kid is a lazy, good for nothing bum. I bet he'll grow up to be a drain on society.

My son is OK with not socializing with the kid. He said they have grown apart anyway since he is into sports, gets good grades and is college bound. He works for everything he has, directly or indirectly. He has earned the 15 y/o car I bought for him through chores, etc. Plus I never have to remind him to be respectful of his elders.

Would you have told the other couple how you feel?