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[quote=Anonymous]I am a PP. We have done drop off play dates for our DS since he was 6. We know the families, he is in the same class or on the same team or in Cub Scouts with the kids. Some of the kids we knew from Pre School and the initial play dates the parents stayed. Once we realized that we had similar tactics and philosophies we were ok with not being there.

That said, if you want to stay when your kid comes for their first play date, more power to you. Just let me know in advance. I'll chat for a bit but will let you know that I need to take care of laundry, dinner, and cleaning stuff. Please bring a book.

I understand that different parents have different comfort levels and that is fine. There are good reasons for parents to stay at a new families house. I do think that there comes a time where you trust the family and don't come with the kid but that is me.

I get that bad stuff can happen, even when you know the family, but the reality is that the time is going to come when kids are going to be on their own and you have to trust that your kid will let you know if anything bad happens.

But seriously, just let me know you want to stay and I will be good with it. Just be prepared that I might tell you that is cool and please bring a book so that I can get done whatever I need to get done while the kids play. [/quote]

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