Am I over reacting?

So I recently had a play date with two other moms whom I recently met through my daughter’s music & movement classes. The mom who set up the play date decided she wanted to host at her house since she had a bigger space and yard for the kids to play, which we all agreed was great. I thought the play date was going great, until about 30 minutes into the play date.. I was talking to my daughter in Spanish, bc that’s the language we speak to her, so she ONLY understands Spanish. Well, the mom who was hosting asked me if I could talk to my daughter in English instead so that everyone can understand what I’m saying. I told her my daughter only understands Spanish so thats why I was speaking Spanish to her, and I wasn’t trying to be disrespectful. I also told her I could repeat it in English after so that way everyone understands. She didn’t say anything else, so then I continued to speak to my daughter in Spanish, but I would immediately repeat what I said in English. Mind you, it wasn’t even like whole conversations, it was more like simple 2-3 word phrases. Well, after a few minutes, she asked me why I can’t just teach my daughter English if I can obviously speak it. I was a little shocked that she asked this, but I simply told her I come from a Hispanic family and all my family speaks Spanish so my husband & I want to prioritize Spanish because eventually she will learn English at school. Also, we do teach her some simple words in English, especially when she socializes with other kids who speak English, if she says something in Spanish to them and they don’t understand, I will give her the English translation to repeat because I try to be as respectful as I can to other people’s languages. Well, she basically told me that she thought it was disrespectful of me to be speaking another language in her home. I was a little shocked by this, but I apologized for making her feel disrespected, however I told her I will not speak to my daughter in a language she doesn’t understand and I will gladly leave bc I didn’t want to disrespect her home, and I honestly didn’t feel comfortable being there anymore either. About an hour later, the other mom who was at the play date texted me saying how bad she felt about the situation I was put in, and that she didn’t see any issue with me speaking to my daughter in Spanish. She also said the mom kept complaining after I left saying that I over reacted to the whole thing and made the situation worse by leaving.. l was shocked by this because I honestly felt like I was pretty calm about the whole situation, despite how annoyed and frustrated I was. I’ve had several play dates with other moms who only speak English and none of them have had an issue with me speaking Spanish to my daughter so this is a first for me..and now I’m overthinking if I did in fact over react? What do you guys think??
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Sounds like someone who doesn’t deserve to be spending time with your family 🩵

Sounds like one of those people who believe English is the only language for our country. Gross. I wouldn't hang out with her anymore. She also sounds insecure as fuck. Like okay you don't understand Spanish, maybe you should learn it too. Problem solved

Ew. That Mom.... sorry you experienced that. Glad you removed yourself. I'd delete her contact info and hope you meet kinder parents ❤️

Absolutely not. That person is showing their racism. You and your daughter deserve better

This is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. I’m sorry you experienced this, I would have done the exact same thing and left. Youre teaching your child another language, what a great and wonderful gift to give them. If she feels insecure not understanding what you’re saying to YOUR child, then she needs to grow up. I wouldn’t socialise with such a narrow minded person like this.

If I was one of the other mums I'd have made an effort to learn certain words/phrases to communicate with your daughter in her mother tongue (it would be awful and you'd cringe at my pronunciation but I'd try anyway!) Why are some people so closed minded. Ridiculous.

@Sophie @Leslie @Alicia @Kate @Lola Yes, exactly my thoughts. thank you! 🤍 I’ve completely cut her out of our lives

@Lauren thank you! I’ve never had another mom have an issue with me speaking Spanish, and some will even make effort to speak to my daughter in Spanish as well which I so much appreciate. 💗

That mom sounds like a jerk! I plan on sending my son to spend time with my bestie for this reason. I’ve already asked her to only speak Spanish to him because we see it as an advantage. Props to you, your baby will grow up successfully speaking multiple languages. Unfortunately this will continue to remind close minded people of their own insecurities but she’ll be a pro at handling it as she gets older ( just like her mama!) You sound like you’re doing a great job 😊

You don’t want that mom as a friend, neither the other one really. She didn’t say anything to stand up for you and texted you later to tell you what?! That she stayed and heard all those complains while feeling horrible not knowing what to say blah blah blah Some people 🙄

She’s not worth you and your daughters time. I’m also teaching my daughter my language from home, as she will pick up English from school. I would be feel really uncomfortable and disrespected in that situation.

I feel like you handled the situation very well and respectfully even though the other woman was not respectful. I wouldn't have stayed there either and as others said you don't need to be friends with either of them. I'm sorry you experienced that.

Before cutting her out I give her a few words in Spanish that she can go and translate for herself that she will be grateful you didn’t say that day that would have been well deserved. 😂🤬 Agree with the others. Insecure and racist behaviour. Her daughter will only be raised to uphold the same values so agree. Give her and her child the snip ✂️

Walk away from such humans... We dont have time for small minded attitudes like that!

She invited ppl to her house so she can tell them what to do and how to leave bcs they in her house. This is toxic and unhealthy behavior of the grown woman. I would immediately leave as well. Disrespect is her telling you what what language you supposed to speak to your child. We leave in the world where ppl speak different languages and when she invited you she should learn more about your background and if she triggered easy like this by stuff like this she should limit herself talking to different ppl. Very very toxic I am Russian my Husband Tunisian and we leave in USA last think i am worry about ENGLISH bcs she will speak it doesn’t matter outcome but our mother languages we need to push to speak specifically when we not around each other so more time i speak to her my mother language and when i hang out with other ppl i speak Russian to her bcs its my only chance to improve her russian and if someone ever take it personal they will be out from my friends bcs my child first

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Not at all … she made it weird and made it a big deal… what did she think u we’re doing talking bad abt them ? Sounds like an immature lady and probably saved u from more awkward situations with her.

You did not over react by leaving And, I think you handled it great overall

You are not overreacting. If you want to speak Spanish only with your daughter do it. It is your decision. I speak exclusively German with my daughter and hubby and everyone else speak English. I don't care if someone is bothered by not understanding what I speak to her. It is my child and I raise her to be able to communicate with my family aswell once they meet. 🤍

To be plain…that lady sucks. Speak to your child in whatever language you want. Good for you for setting your daughter up to be bilingual as well! You did nothing wrong.

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