Originally Posted by coloradoprovider:
When mom comes say "Sorry, I need to close at my normal time, I have somewhere to be." You know you need to be at home fixing dinner, or whatever, she doesn't need you to explain further. Repeat everyday if necessary.
Yup....this ! I've had some that will linger and have communications with their kids about their school day. I simply say excuse me, you guys going to have that conversation in your car on your way home. I have an appointment and I need to leave. Whether you leave or not it's none of their business.