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After school play dates

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Newgolddream70 · 10/09/2023 07:40

Subject title is a bit twee but didn't know what else to call them.

I've had a text from a parent in DS8's class asking if he would like to go to their home and play after school one day for a couple of hours. My son obviously knows the child (and wants to go) but I don't know the Mum/parents or where they live (yet). What do you usually do in this situation - just let your child go home with them straight after school or would you take them there yourself and stay for a bit? Or take them there and just drop off? I assume they live close by. I don't feel comfortable with them taking him straight from school when I know nothing about them.

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Ostryga · 10/09/2023 07:41

If I’ve never met them/been to their house I always go for the first time and have a coffee with the mum. Once I get to know them better I’m happy for Dd to go with them after school.

Tonkerbea · 10/09/2023 07:48

I don't let dd so playdates with families unless I have a bit of contact with the parents first.

blendedfamly · 10/09/2023 07:52

Yeah in few years I'd be fine but at 8 I'd want to meet the parent first. Can you say you will drop off and go with dc or try to meet them at school?

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Newgolddream70 · 10/09/2023 08:13

Thanks all. I've messaged the Mum and said yes but that I'd like to take him there myself or we walk there together after school.

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