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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Think of it like making friends at work. If you do, you may make really lasting friendships that better your life, and those friends may be helpful for your career, too- for networking, advice, etc.

Mom friends can be some of the best friends you have ever had in your life. And they can give you advice, let you know about a summer program your kid would love, watch your kid in a pinch.

(This just happened to me. My DD and I are going to a play this weekend and my mom was going to watch my DS. Suddenly, she now has a funeral to attend. My DS's best friend's mom to the rescue. I am a single mom so growing my tribe is helpful for me logistically and emotionally!)

It's really, really good for your kids.... sorry but I think something is a little wrong with a mom who refuses to engage...[/quote]

This is good advice. Be open and friendly - some ppl will be acquaintances, some will be temporary friendships as long as your kids are in class or activity together, and some will become real long-term friends. It's like anything else - think of ppl from college who fell into those buckets. All have their time and place and you don't know at the outset how it will shake out.

OP I share your skittishness in these situations -- do they like me:, am I doing it right, am I uninteresting or too much... But ultimately I like a lot of the fellow moms and some of use end up getting along and having quite a bit else in common. In K it was great to do stuff together outside school to supplement DS's friendships at a new school. I also learned a lot about school and other relevant stuff from others. Over time I think my role will become less relevant on this front. But right now it adds value for me and for my kids.[/quote]

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