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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why do you have to have the discussion?  Why don't you just offer your home as an alternative every time the other mom talks about a playdate?  IF the other mom asks, or insists that the girls play at her house, then you can tell her what you've said above.  But I wouldn't start the discussion.  Sometimes a passive (not passive aggressive) approach is okay and it may well be that this situation will resolve itself in the meantime.[/quote]

Hmm good point. Since they are 11 they are starting to initate play dates independent of us now, since we are neighbors and the kids are in classes together.

But yes, I can just offer to host. [b]I need to make sure my kids don't go there[/b], and I want her to know why, I guess. Mother is pushy and insistent, father is out of it.[/quote]

Yes, you definitely need to do this part.  Your kid/s are smart and probably have similar concerns.  Just be explicit.  When we had a similar situation, we told the kids that those friends were welcome here at our house but that they were never, ever to go to the other house or even the yard.  We were surprised when our oldest expressed fear about the other family's dog and all the children seemed relieved; however, they did NOT want us/them to say anything to the other family and we agreed with them about it.  The other family did end up giving the dog away to a rescue organization (somehow, I don't know how/why a rescue organization) so the situation resolved itself.[/quote]

Thanks for sharing. What a relief that the dog is gone from your friends' house. I think people don't realize a dog is threatening until really late into ownership. Concerning moments are excused as a one off incident. Thank you for the support.[/quote]

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