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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'd have to be dating them for at least a year and be seriously considering engagement before introducing my kids. [/quote]

This is a recipe for disaster.

Sorry, but someone's kids are part of the entire deal and I would not even consider engagement before meeting their children.  You marry someone, you are marrying their kids and in a way, their ex-spouse, too.  What if you wait a year then meet the kids and find out they are badly behaved and/or can't stand the sight of you?  What if it turns out the ex is horribly jealous and creates conflict once they know you are serious?  Then you must be prepared to walk away after investing your heart in someone.

I don't think there is anything wrong with a short, casual introduction to kids after several months of serious, exclusive dating.  Especially if you both have kids - best to know sooner, rather than later, if there are going to be some unsurmountable problems. [/quote]

So, do you take kids with you on 2nd or 3rd date? The whole point of waiting is to see if it would be good for you and your kids don't get to meet a lot of your SOs. If you are not even waiting for a few months then you should pretty selfish, PP. Sorry to say that. [/quote]

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