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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think I know the answer, but maybe not? Is it a thing to invite your child over for a play date at someone else’s house? I’m experiencing this with a mom, and I don’t know if this is normal.

The mom texts me things like, Hey Alison, Carly really wants to come over after school and hang out with Leah. Is that okay with you? Or, Hey Alison, Carly and Leah have been talking and want to play on your trampoline. Can she come over after school?

Each time, since it’s worked for us, I have said yes. But today was different, and I think this mom is just trying to dump her kid!

Hey Alison, Carly and Leah have been talking and want to watch that new movie together. Can Carly come home with Leah and they can watch it?

I actually have plans so I thought, if this is true, maybe they can go to Carly’s house. So I text back, Hello! Actually I have plans, but Leah is available to watch the movie! I thought maybe she would take the hint and invite Leah over, but she didn’t. Just said That’s a bummer, we can try again!

So it’s totally not about the girls and more about the mom wanting free time, right?
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I think you weren't direct enough. If she doesn't think it's rude to invite her kid to someone else's house, of course she didn't "take the hint" when you didn't ask if Leah could come over. People like this aren't hint people. Try that next time. [/quote]

DP - I don't think this is a communication issue.  This mom has zero intention of having the OP's daughter over, regardless of how the OP asks.  She's not clueless, she doesn't want to host.[/quote]

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