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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kids did their own socializing too, except, I make it a point to know the parents and have everyone's contact info.  I also invite parents to our home to get to know them for drinks or tea etc.

We have a large friends network and we socialize a lot. My kids have grown up knowing how to host parties, make plans and be inclusive. This is very cultural for us.

So, in short, great that kids are socializing. However, you need to know who they are hanging out with and they need to know what is unacceptable. [/quote]

No.

I’m happy to exchange info and be in friendly contact related to my kids but I don’t need to get to know you just because our teenage kids hang out.  Too much.  I have friends and my time is limited and valuable.  No drinks or tea.[/quote]

Whoa! What triggered you about my post?  The bit about being hospitable and being able to provide tea to the parents of children your kid wants to hang out with?  :lol: Really?

Well, I have a functional household and family. I am able to  entertain guests and offer them tea or coffee without being hugely inconvenienced. Also, my kids are very important to me and I will do my due diligence as a parent even if requires some effort on my part.

Often I can spend some time with the  parents and I can figure out who they are and what kind of kids they will have.  Just by your post I have understood that you are the kind of parent who will be derelict in your parental duties in the guise of delegating responsibilities.

You say you want to be in "friendly contact" with the parents, but how can you do that if you are incapable of offering even a hot beverage? :roll:  [/quote]

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