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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi OP, hope your kids enjoyed the party and I know it’s frustrating to be taken advantage of. Did you know these parents were supposed takers? Now you do, and since you bit once, they will definitely ask again. Just in case you need a reminder, be prepared to say no and don’t allow them to dictate plans. They might suggest a play date and then when you say yes, they will say, “Perfect, I will drop my kids off tomorrow afternoon”. If you are put on the spot, just say, “That won’t work for us”. [/quote]

This.  I was kind and fell for a mom "taker" once and ended up with kid a full day (was called on the spot and asked to help out with a sports conflict for other kid; supposed to be going to the movies and getting a snack), and dinner, and afterwards.  My kid was friends with kid, but not close, have all day and into the evening type friends.  I was far more careful with subsequent, "are you going to the xzy...any chance for a ride and playdate afterwards" and similar requests.   No that does not work, felt bad to say in the moment, but in the end it was the best route.  [/quote]

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