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[quote=Anonymous]I appreciate the PPs who have raised the possibility of a non-idyllic home life. I was that kid, too, sometimes relying on friends' homes as a bit of a refuge.

But I wouldn't assume that yet, and don't let that gnaw on your conscience, OP. What sounds far more likely is that this kid likes to play and likes your kid, and his parents love being able to be like, "cool! run on down and see if Larla down the block can play! bye!"

Personally, I'd treat it like a friend who tries to keep making plans, in that it's totally fine to say "no," but at some point it's on you to propose an alternative. "Larla can't play right now, but her soccer camp is finished, so she should be available on Wednesday afternoon if you want to come by."

I'd also stop by and chat with the parents. Nothing accusatory or mean, just a friendly chat. "Hey! I know our kids love playing so I wanted to say hi and re-introduce myself!" And give them the gist of the schedule that you're willing to tolerate, too. "Billy is welcome to stop by on Wednesdays and weekend afternoons. Sometimes we have something going on, so I don't want him to take it personally if Larla can't play, but she appreciates him stopping by to check."[/quote]

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