HIU8
02-04-2011, 11:13 AM
Hi, I just introduced myself in the into thread.
I have a playdate question. DS is 6, and although he has some issues he has been going on dropoff playdates (and dropoff parties) for about a year now. He has a playdate tomorrow with a kid from his school (at our house). I think the mom plans on staying. How do I broach the subject of maybe just to leave him for a couple of hours? I don't mind her staying, but I don't want her to think she has to (b/c really, I would rather she didn't).
Also, DS has a playdate at another childs house the next weekend. The mom invited me to stay. I am of the mind that DS does better on a playdate when I am not there (away from home). Should I just ask if she wants me to stay or if she feels more comfortable if I do? I think she may want to forge a friendship with me (that would be nice), but if she feels it's just b/c our kids have some special needs, then I would rather go--b/c really DS does not need me there.
Any thoughts?
I have a playdate question. DS is 6, and although he has some issues he has been going on dropoff playdates (and dropoff parties) for about a year now. He has a playdate tomorrow with a kid from his school (at our house). I think the mom plans on staying. How do I broach the subject of maybe just to leave him for a couple of hours? I don't mind her staying, but I don't want her to think she has to (b/c really, I would rather she didn't).
Also, DS has a playdate at another childs house the next weekend. The mom invited me to stay. I am of the mind that DS does better on a playdate when I am not there (away from home). Should I just ask if she wants me to stay or if she feels more comfortable if I do? I think she may want to forge a friendship with me (that would be nice), but if she feels it's just b/c our kids have some special needs, then I would rather go--b/c really DS does not need me there.
Any thoughts?