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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So it seems like it really is the rule that kids can't just go play with other kids in their yards, unless they are formally invited as part of a "play date"?  Sheesh.  When I was growing up we actually had a shared backyard with the next-door neighbors. [/quote]
Growing up I bet both families were fine with it. If one family isn't fine with then the situation changes.[/quote]

Duh.  The age differential is a BIGGIE.  If OP's kids are 12 and 10--then an 18-month old and 2-year old coming over is NOT a play date.  It's babysitting for free and annoying to boys who aren't inti playing mama.  I think she said her own kids' friends have an open door policy.  These other kids are not their peers/friends.[/quote]

Sure, nobody is saying that the 10 year olds should have to constantly play with a 2 year old. But some degree mixed-age, casual play is good for all kids! It seems to be only the highly-structured DCUM world where you have to have hermetically sealed divisions. This is just a sad world we're in right now. [/quote]

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