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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What age? [/quote]

9yo

I am beginning to think that my friends are being a little pushy since they have made it clear that their kids come as a pair or else they will be offended. It seems like that is not the norm. [/quote]

Are you and the other mom hanging out while the 9-year olds and the younger sibling play? If so, this may explain it.  It's probably easier for one parent to do stuff with both kids and the other parent to have some time to take care of things at home, or maybe the other parent is working or away.  That would seem reasonable to me.

If however you're inviting the 9-year old friend to be dropped off and no parent is staying to socialize, and the family is expecting to be able to drop off both kids, you just need to say no.  Just say your child really wants to play with their one same-aged friend, or that the dynamic of a group of 3 isn't great (which is true), or that you have some things to do and can leave the 2 girls to their own devices but when there are siblings it makes it too hard for you to manage.  Whatever the reason, just say no.  You can also try to set the tone by planning things for your child and the friend out of the house, like if you were going to take DD to a movie see if she wants to bring a friend then tell the other family you have 1 extra ticket and would love to bring larla.  [/quote]

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