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To not do the play date?

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Lallyhead1 · 25/01/2023 09:46

A boy in ds school, not the same class he is 2 years younger lost his Dad. I text the mum I know her very vaguely but wanted to say how sorry I was on death of her dh and if there was anything I could do, like collect son from school to not hesitate to ask me. She messaged back and said could her son have a play date with mine at the weekend. Problem is my ds doesn't like him🙄
I was offering practical help but what do I do now? Ds thinks he is babyish and just doesn't like him. How can I get out of it without being rude, her dh has just died so she's having a hard time.

OP posts:
MeridianB · 25/01/2023 13:00

Backtoreality1 · 25/01/2023 09:47

How old are the boys? Could you just explain to your son that this boy has lost his dad and needs some compassion, and a play date shouldn't be too much to ask?

I'd do this - and then depending on age, set up some activities/treats for them.

Or could you take them out somewhere?

icefishing · 25/01/2023 13:05

Sounds like you have a good plan OP and also took the comments really well.

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