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Play date struggles

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username2373 · 02/06/2023 22:06

I feel exhausted trying to socialise my dc.
I've arranged for three meet ups in the park - which is actually pretty good for us.

The first one, the response I got when trying to set date/time were 'sure, if nothing else comes up'. They did turn up, 20 mins late.

The second one - they said 5pm meet up. This is late for us. We normally finish park time by that time. Anyway, we agreed to accommodate. They arrived at nearly six.

The last one - 'tomorrow afternoon, but Friend might be tired. If tired then next day'... So didn't know until the last min and hard to plan for the day we were not going to meet. These are six yo dc, btw.
They met us on the next day- they were late and then needed to go home fairly soon.

All initiated by me. People don't ever seem to remember to text for a play with my dc. I feel like I'm imposing on people. Being an inconvenience. He has one child he feels the closest to, but the other parent seems to discourage the friendship.

Is this always such hard work?

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rumbypumby · 17/06/2023 22:18

Not always possible but I bet if you invited the other child to your home for the play date, the parents would be more willing.
And may even return the favour.

Rubychews · 17/06/2023 22:21

Maybe join some clubs Instead of play dates.

Username2373 · 18/06/2023 11:04

Thank you!

We are also doing an after school club (beavers), where I often stay to help. Hopefully, he'll develop some friendships there with time.

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