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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So I dropped off my child at a Friend's party. I've never met the friend or her parents. The friend was at the door, greeted my daughter and told me the pick up time.
I hung around for a minute, expecting to see a parent and say Hello. No one came by, it was kind of awkward. I guess I could have asked if there was an adult in the house and introduced myself.
A couple of other girls came at the same time, so I left. I was uncomfortable the whole time, texted my DD to make sure there were parents in the house. It was a good party, she had a good time.
Again at pick up time, I rang the door bell and was asked to wait outside while my daughter was fetched. No Hellos, no pleasantries. All the girls were 13/14 year olds!
I just wasn't ready for these cold drop-offs! Missing the ES days, where parents were invited in, we talked about our kids.

How can I have handled this better so I am more comfortable next time? Should I insist on introducing myself to the parents or should I try and be more cool?  I dont know how to be cool, when I'm agonizing about this. I'd hate for her to miss out parties because I'm anxious. 
Teen parenting is hard :-( Don't other parents want to know who their kid is friends with? Am I so old-fashioned?

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Please don’t let the wackadoos on this board convince you that there’s something wrong with you. You know what’s best for your teen and what feels right. [/quote]

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