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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So what are families supposed to do when another family keeps asking for a playdate and we’re just not into the kid or family? Especially when it’s an only child who seems lonely? Or when the parent organizes parties and seems to want a good turnout?  Should we decline them with a dumb excuse and then they’ll be upset? Or accept them and then they’ll be upset anyway since we’re not interested in reciprocating? Which one is worse to you?[/quote]

In the first scenario if your kid doesn't enjoy hanging out with the other kid definitely don't keep accepting playdates. Let that family focus on kids who are actually interested in their kid. They'll figure something out.

If a family enjoys hosting large parties accept if your kid actually wants to go. But if your kid is going to their house multiple times a year for large parties it would be considerate to at least do one playdate. It doesn't have to be a large party and it doesn't have to be at your house. You can just offer to take the kids to a trampoline gym or a fun playground or a movie. When kids are in preschool or kindergarten and parents are hosting all class parties you can probably get away with not reciprocating but as kids get older and form friendships it does become more noticeable. [/quote]

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