So we are probably a long way from worrying about sleepovers but a post on the local mom fb page had me thinking. Would you allow your son/daughter to go to sleepovers? Why or why not?
My initial reaction is no despite being allowed as a kid. Especially having two girls. I have a paralyzing fear of them being sexually assaulted. I would definitely let her go to either of my parents house and my mil if she wasn't with her boyfriend (he gives me the creeps!) otherwise I think I'm saying no. Thoughts?
If I knew the parents, I would let them go. My older son, 8.5, went to his first sleepover this year. It was at our neighbor's house right across the street. Dad's a cop, so I figured he was safe. I know you never truly know, but if I knew the parents and the house, I would probably let my kids go (as long as it was a weekend, reasonable time, etc.).
Post by TheEleventhHour on Jun 4, 2015 10:43:12 GMT -5
Yes, I will probably let DS go on sleepovers but obviously not for awhile. I think 3rd/4th grade. I will be very, very picky about whose homes he goes to whether it is for a sleepover or not. I know you can never really know but I don't want to be so overly cautious that he misses out on things. Some of my most fun times with friends were birthday party sleepovers! When he gets to an age where kids like having sleepovers I will always offer and have our home open to get togethers.
My thoughts range from, "I'll send him right over." To "he's going to be little and need me forever and always." We'll probably split the difference and let him sleep over at really good friend's houses with non-crazy parents.
Ha! Yes. The other day DH mentioned something about DS going to college and I go "Um, no he's going to live with me forever and never leave me!" He's barely 2.5 ... Give me the next 15 years to process college man!
He can definitely have aleep overs at his grandparents and uncle's house. As for friends, I am not sure. I guess it will depend on how well i know the parents and also how Jack articulates himself and knows whats appropriate and whats not.
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