He's not comfortable with it. It's ok in manageable amounts but he's getting a bit funny about it.
Personally, I'd have other kids round all the time. I don't mind if we end up staying in more as a result. DH doesn't like it cos it means we have to stay in and he finds it limiting.
DS loves having his friends round to play. And they always play really nicely, never a problem.
We do have an issue with one lad down the street. I don't think his parents ever do anything with him and just palm him off on other families. He's always phoning and asking to come round. He was here for 3 1/2 hours yesterday afternoon and has phoned 3 times today (we've taken to screening our calls). we've had things to do, have been in and out, and I feel sorry for the lad cos his parents never seem to do anything with him. he's a nice kid, and I'm happy to have him here, but DH has started to feel like we're apopting him!
I kind of know what he means on this one, but even with the general Kids-coming-round-to-play, DH isn't entirely comfortable unless it's planned well in advance and if DH has something else to do.
I'm waffling dreadfully, but wonder how other people find it.
I'd love a house full of kids. DS is an only, he's 7, and I'm very happy to have his friends round. DH really isn't taking to it though and I don't want it to become a real problem.
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DH doesn't like having other kids over to play
MaryMotherOfCheeses · 01/02/2009 23:17
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