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[quote=Anonymous]Your son doesn't have to take this boy on as his new BFF, but I'd expect my kids to at least politely socialize with a classmate for a few minutes at social gatherings. There's no point in shunning this family, as it will only get more awkward once the school year begins. It's better to keep things friendly, even if you're not going to be close friends. I have to do the same thing in my adult life, so it's good practice for a 5th grader.

If this mother insists on scheduling something, agree to a time-limited activity in a public venue, so there's a clear start & end. If your son still objects, invite a couple other kids so it's a group thing. Maybe go see a movie, or go to an arcade - something that has the boys in parallel doing something but doesn't require your son to entertain the other boy. If it's a group, even better. When the meet up comes to a close, say "well, have a great summer! It will be great to see you in the fall" - the mother can try to object but I feel like it's easier to be vague about the summer. [/quote]

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