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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't handle it.  I stopped handling it after a few times.

If Parents wanted to bring their kid to my house for a play date? Great.  They could visit with me while the kids play.  I would even  provide them with a meal and snacks but I stopped taking responsibility for other people's kids at my house. I also did not do drop-off parties.  Parents were expected to attend with their kids and look after them.

Why? Because when I did it a few times -  I experienced extremely ill-mannered kids, moms who took off for the whole day when they had promised to be away for 1/2 an hour and finally I was left with kids who were contagious or dirty.

So, do in Rome what Romans do.  If you are an immigrant and generally were used to better raised kids and responsible parents in your country of origin, do not expect the same from majority culture here.

Protect your own kid and keep them under your supervision and do not over-extend yourself offering hospitality or playdates.   Let the parent also accompany the kid(s), and as soon as the kids start to whine or complain or not play nicely, usher the mom and kid out and end the play date.  My go to was "Oh, it seems that the kids are over stimulated and now they are getting cranky, so we will end the playdate now. Say goodbye to your friend, Larlo, and thank him for playing with you. Lets do this again very soon, ok? This was so much fun. "[/quote]

Way to bury your insult to Americans. Also totally and completely incorrect regarding behavior. [/quote]

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