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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PSA: please don't send your 1st-3rd graders to neighbors' houses without asking the neighbors first. A family is doing this in my neighborhood and it drives me nuts. I think the parent just wants some free time and tells the kids to walk to a friend's house. At first I thought some parents were okay with it but now I realize all the parents in our area are annoyed with them for it.[/quote]

Why does this bother you?  When they come knocking, just let your kid out to go play together.  Ride bikes, sidewalk chalk, basketball, even "gasp" use their imagination and wander outside.  No one is asking you to babysit the child but my guess is you can't let go of watching YOUR child's every move and you are judging the other mom for doing so.  [/quote]

I wouldn't allow my 1st grader to play outside alone so I would have to drop everything and go with him or have the child in my home. I do not allow my 1st grader to wander alone.   I am not that poster but I agree its rude.  Parent should call or text the other parent and ask if it is ok.  Or, better, if they want the kids to play offer to host and supervise.  And, if you do send the child, teach them the parent has a right to say no without explanation and next time follow up with the parent to make sure they can invite themselves over.  If you are sending your child to another house without having a standing agreement, yes, you are looking for free babysitting.  I've had parents get really annoyed at me for saying no.  We are usually doing homework, eating or something else and I am not wanting to entertain your kid while mine does what they need to do.[/quote]

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