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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Play dates are important for kids. It’s helps them have peer to peer time and learn how to handle relationships, their emotions and the world doesn’t revolve around them.

Vacations are hard because unless we plan playgrounds and kid focused things the kid has to play w us and we don’t always enjoy that. And then also kid is the center of attention.

My DD is the reason to stop play dates and we have also had reason to stop play dates. I like the we are too busy excuse. I make an effort or two and then stop asking. The door is open but now the ball is w the other family to ask.

For the one we stopped to told the mom we were happy for playdates as long as her ex/the dad wasn’t there. Too many body image comments about adults not realizing they trickle down to girls. She doesn’t talk to him except logistics so asked us too and I don’t like him so made no effort. It affected our kids seeing each other but happy for the hit. [/quote]

Kids are at school all day with other kids, there is lots of free time at school (lunch, recess, aftercare, specials..), plus extra curriculars, plus birthday parties, neighborhood kids, kids at the playground, siblings, summer camp. This is plenty of opportunity to form relationships and socialize.  A 2 hr play date on a Saturday here and there is not in any way important for development [/quote]

I'm sure your darling child is a joy to be around. Schools are controlled environments. Casual playdates where they don't have supervision are important for development.[/quote]

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