DS(aged 8) has a friend (aged 7) in the street, on previous occasions this child has been in my house, went over to speak to his mother, informed her her son was with us, fine. Child requested a snack, agreed but asked if he had any allergies. Yes he does, eggs and nuts. Mother hadn't mentioned this at all. Turns out is true. So glad I didn't just give him something.
On another occasion DS and friend were playing in street, called in DS as time to pick up DP from work. Child informs us his parents have gone for a walk, he's locked out of house. Parents assumed he was ok in street with my son, as I was in, no mention of going out, no asking if we would keep an eye on son, he could have gone missing and I wouldn't have known to raise the alarm or that he was considered in my care. I have no contact details for the parents and couldn't just take him with me without asking.
Today DS playing with friend in street, I'm in our rather large yard digging. I am not visible to the mother. I hear friends mother ask DS if he wanted to come to the park bout half a mile away in a "Are you coming?" way. Obviously my DS asked me first. I said no.
I'm sure all would have been fine and feel bloody awful refusing a trip to the park on such a lovely day, normally I would have tagged along solving all issues but not possible today due to awaiting phone call and tea actually on stove etc. I trust my son and he's a sensible boy but I do not trust this mother. Should I trust my son or my gut instinct? Anyone been in a similar position?