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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, we often go out without kids. I'm sorry to say, but we don't really hang out with people who won't get sitters.[/quote]

Is this a common philosophy? Do most parents hire sitters and go out? I guess moreover can any families who don't have regular sitters share how they build their friendships -- or is that just not happening?[/quote]

How are you supposed to really get to know other adults with a  bunch of kids running around? You have to filter yourself and your attention is often elsewhere.

In my obervations, people who don't or won't socialize without their kids in tow, really don't do much socializing.  Just this week, we are going out Thursday night with 3 other couples. All of us have kids. All of us are leaving the kids at home with sitters. We are going to have a some drinks at a place that has a live band and eat dinner. It is fine to get the kids together on a Sunday afternoon for a BBQ, but it's much better to go out without the kids.

WE have  large social circle and I can't think of one family who does not use sitters. I do "know" some people who don't use sitters, but don't hang out with them. I generally find people who won't use sitters a bit strange.[/quote]

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