Miss Manners: I can’t believe our friends let their children eat this messy fruit in our house

Miss Manners: I don’t want to discipline your kids at my house, but if you do nothing, I have no choice

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We invited over some of my partner’s friends who all have young children. Our children are grown, but we adore kids.

Miss Manners: I can’t believe our friends let their children eat this messy fruit in our house

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We invited over some of my partner’s friends who all have young children. Our children are grown, but we adore kids.

Miss Manners: Should I have said something when my guest’s toddler made a huge mess?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We invited over some of my partner’s friends who all have young children. Our children are grown, but we adore kids. We understand that kids make messes. We childproofed by moving breakable objects out of reach. We brought out a selection of toys for them to play with. We offered cookies and crackers, and fully expected to have to vacuum after their visit.

Miss Manners: Well, that's just peachy

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We invited over some of my partner’s friends who all have young children. Our children are grown, but we adore kids.