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[quote=Anonymous]I think the issue is more that the other mom isn't directly asking for help and may not need help. The other mom may be simply trying to make a play date work on a night that's stressful for her (where she already had plans for childcare - Grandma). OP feels taken advantage of ... but I think there may just be poor communication from both sides.

If the playdate weren't on the table and the other mom reached out and said, "Hey, our kids seem to get along well, I'm in a bind, can my kid stay with you until 9 Wednesday?" the OP may be fine, as the other mom is directly asking for help.

In this case, OP may just need to say directly, "We don't usually do playdates so late on a school night. Would this weekend work?" Or whatever.

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Everyone wants a village but no one wants to BE the village. [/quote]

Everyone wants a village that consists of fellow UMC people who they'd enjoy socializing with. This mom who works until 9 PM (!!!) is obviously of a lower social status so no one wants her in their village.[/quote]

Human nature can be awful. We don't help the people who need the help. We develop some instinct to run away less they become dependent upon us. [/quote][/quote]

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