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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In my circles, it's the parents who say yes, actively invite other kids over, and have made an effort to meet other parents. Starting in preschool, they were the parents who made the effort to make all of the kids and parents feel included. Parents allowed kids to go over for play dates and then sleep overs because the parents weren't strangers. [/quote] This is why we are the hangout house. I always said yes to playdates even at very young ages. Kids feel welcome and at home here. We have rules and I enforce them, but with a kind approach. Good snacks, basement for them to hang out in, limits but not hovering. I am happy my kids want to be home and I can get to know their friends. I grew up living in the hangout house and I am happy to continue it.[/quote]
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