No playdate invitations?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This seems so silly. You aren't being asked to playdates because you aren't asking.

We just moved here; DC just started Pre-K; and I started suggesting playdates casually to other parents at the many school functions for parents. I followed up on a couple of them and others followed up by calling me. We've had one or two playdates every week since school started.

No big mystery.

But I also believe that it's best for the children to have a lot of what someone here called "nothing" time. I wasn't required to be in school 6 hours a day at his age. So, we typically reserve the playdates for Friday afternoon and Saturday.

You could have made your point without calling the OP silly. Really.

[Anonymous]

Hi, I am the poster that started this whole mess by wondering aloud if it is okay when I am grateful that DC doesn't have a playdate...I guess I feel a little like I see so little of my child as it is, it is kind of nice to have them around without any other kids. I am also more of the "stand out on the sidewalk and play with the neighbor kids" kind of mom.

I also think she is with her friends all day...she really doesn't need more if it. Down time, library time, running errands with me...that is what we do. She sees plenty of her friends...

[Anonymous]

I agree. After a certain age, I think it's good for the children to establish their friendships naturally, rather than forced by the parents. But I think before 7 or 8, a play date or two a month is useful.

[Anonymous]

quick question related to playdates and preschool. (Sorry to hijack thread). Child is in a part-time 2s program at preschool/ School has given a directory for carpooling playdates, etc. Don;t know the parents, and the kids I think are still in the co-play stage and some not that verbal, so can;t really tell who gets along. Do people just contact other parents to see if they would like to set up a playdate despite not really knowing each other or the kids or do they wait for more interaction to take place?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:quick question related to playdates and preschool. (Sorry to hijack thread). Child is in a part-time 2s program at preschool/ School has given a directory for carpooling playdates, etc. Don;t know the parents, and the kids I think are still in the co-play stage and some not that verbal, so can;t really tell who gets along. Do people just contact other parents to see if they would like to set up a playdate despite not really knowing each other or the kids or do they wait for more interaction to take place?

At this age, just contact whoever lives closest to you or whichever parents you think you'll get along with. The playdates are more for the parents at this age, anyway. (And I don't mean that this is s a frivilous thing that's for parents. It is helpful to know the parents of children that are your child's age. Good way to compare information, and good way to find back-up for when you need someone to give your kid a ride to school)