How often does your child have play dates?

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I know they should have lots at 5 and 6 to help them learn to play nicely (!!!) but I'm not good at organising them very often. Interested to know how many other families have regularly....

My 7yo has one every two weeks or so.

My little girl is only 2, and she doesn't have any siblings or cousins so although we don't often do 'playdates' I do make sure I take her to playgroups etc every day. If your children are in school and they have each other I wouldn't really worry about it though.

My DS is 6.5 and an only.

I almost never organise playdates for him, two since Christmas I think. However, we are very lucky to live in a very safe, traffic-free location so he plays free-range outside with friends all the time.

He and his best friend are upstairs ferreting about in his room right now.

Hardly any. I know some kids are out at someone's house weekly but I can't really stand to have other people's small children around. They're difficult at this age and often they get sick of one another.

I found with my older ones, it's much easier past the age of 8 as they look after themselves then. All you need to do is chuck some food at them now and then!

My eldest, 6, would have 1 or 2 a week. I find them great, they keep each other entertained.