'Coming round for tea'

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DD is in Reception

She's been 'round for tea' once with friend form her class

I need to invite them round for tea with us

There seems to be dc from her class constantly round at each others houses after school. Before she started at school I thought this sort of thing happened when they were a bit older?

Should I be inviting people round more?

TBH she rarely mentions particular people consistently, I think she plays with whoever on a day-to-day basis (backed up by teacher)

AIBU to consider it a bit of a faff, all this organised socialising?

No, it doesn't go on al the time. Some kids may have developed relationships before, at nursery. Some mums may also be 'buddies' and use it as an opportunity to have a natter and a cuppa. Don't feel bad. I only ever have someone back for tea once or twice a month and likewise with my ds going to someone else's.

It may change as they get older, but certainly don't feel like you should be having them round every week. The Summer is easier though, you can throw them in the garden or a park after school - socialising usually picks up then

"Once or twice a month"

I have 3 DCs at school and we don't do it that often among them all

Thanks for responses

I just think that if dd asks "Can X come for tea?" I might be more inclined to arrange it

ATM she doesn't ask, and if she does, it's someone I've not heard her talk about before, or she forgets about it as soon as she's mentioned it, IYSWIM