Hi I have twin boys in reception, they were 4 at the very end of August. They were generally delayed in many areas due to amongst other things traumatic birth and have minor issues. Hence I am quite protective. They settled well at school and have been to a friends playdate for a couple of hours, I know the mum quite well and felt fine about it. They go to relatives etc who are aware of their issues.
BUT a few other mums have invited DT's and I felt uncomfortable, mainly as I don't know the parents/family and feel it would be hard to describe that they still put things in mouth/choke, no good round dogs/can run into road/speech issues etc. is it unreasonable to say that we are waiting till they are older to go unaccompanied to peoples houses? (maybe 4.6 or 5 yrs) I generally make excuses if put on the spot.
I am especially worried if there are dogs/long walks near main roads etc as some of the kids are at a more mature level than DT's and their kids will be on bikes/walking/running ahead/fine with garden ponds etc.
Should I put people off for now, be glad they are asked and just let them go OR invite the mums round with the children (some don't speak much English though which makes discussions abit harder)or try to explain their issues.
Thanks x
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jellybeans · 05/12/2006 17:17
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