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Kids are friends, mom seems mine, you get all chummy, then kids don't want to play anymore or have an outright spat or the other kid moves to another school or it turns out that the other kid is a sociopath or is a terrible student and yours is mr wonderful. You are better off keeping these relationships civil, friendly but low-key. Think of them as professional relationships.
[ Reply | Options ]very interesting...but professional relationships often dont invite you to their homes...how do you navigate playdates?
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I find your response interesting, but also a bit strange. Did you have abad experience?
[ Reply | Options ]No, not really, just realized that it is easier to manage if you keep the focus on the kid and do not make it about you.
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Yes, but only because my prek moms are super cool and nice. I don't think I plan to make friends at an ongoing, though. I will be friendly but I have my friends and I don't see why I need to make friends with them. If I see people I think I can get a long with, I might.
[ Reply | Options ]Sure. We get together with one or more of several families we are friendly with each month. It's great, kids play, we get to have adult socializing time. The best part is that these are people we probably wouldn't have gotten to be friendly with otherwise, and it's nice to know people from different backgrounds.
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Yes, many, but people with whom he has common interests. He does not do chit-chat well, does not watch sports etc.
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OR here and DH was initially reluctant, but now enjoys having some dad (and mom) friends. It's nice to be able to socialize without having to have babysitter, since the kids entertain each other. Good to have drinks/dinner with other parents whose kids we've watched growing up. What we have in common is our KIDS.
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My dd goes to daycare and the families meet up at the park (sort of by default) and get the kids together. None of the parents are my best friends and I wouldn't phone them if we moved, but I enjoy hanging out with them and find them very friendly. The kids LOVE each other, it's cute.
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UrbanBaby Asks...
When I ride in a taxi cab with my DC I:
- Use a carseat
- Buckle him/her in his/her own seat
- Hold him/her on my lap
- I'd never ride in a taxi with my DC, it's much too dangerous!
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