Unfortunately for Little One (LO), I am not to social at her extracurricular events. I am not one to make small talk with the other parents, comment on how well our kids are doing (or not doing), or whatever else people gee-haw about.
I am much more likely to be watching my kid or reading. Often I will have earbuds in, even if not listening to music or a lecture, just to maintain the body language of someone who doesn't want to chat. Yes, I am that guy. I am the guy reading a book at the bar of a busy restaurant on a Saturday night. I am not there to chat, but I am tired of my cooking and don't want to have to endure the witty banter of a server. Bartenders are generally much better are reading their clientele and being professional, efficient and then getting the hell out of the way.
My behavior is not without an impact on my daughter. It is doubtful that she will have many friends spending the night because I don't make the effort to get to the know their parents (the converse is also true, I suppose).
For this, my precious Little One, I do apologize. Call me selfish. Call me an introvert. I plead guilty on both counts.
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