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carrie - December 5th, 2010 3:21 AM

my oldest son who is 7 likes to invite other kids to stop by our house after school. while it is OK with me I feel like they stop by too often. how do I tell him that while it is OK i prefer that these kids stop by like 1x a week instead of almost everyday?


_Lexie_ - December 6th, 2010 2:35 AM

i dont see what the problem is. all you need to do is to tell him that the schedule for having other kids over is on a specific day, example friday coz there's no school the next day.


naomi3550 - December 6th, 2010 4:32 AM

I agree. You're the boss. Just make sure your boy understands your reasons why.


eviemccoy - December 9th, 2010 3:23 AM

I like lexie's suggestion. You're the boss! Im sure your child will understand your reasons if you explain it to him.


Tessa - December 10th, 2010 3:04 AM

If you're honest with him then I am sure he will understand. I also like the suggestion of having them over during weekends. I think this is a win-win suggestion.


Tameeka - December 11th, 2010 3:28 AM

you should have rules at home. when it's ok to have friends, when it's ok to go out with friends etc

this way the kids will know which rules apply.


pepper222 - December 12th, 2010 3:55 AM

your kids should know when it is OK to have friends over. You can talk about this to your son as he is old enough to understand.


JAZZmin - December 13th, 2010 4:47 AM

set a day when its ok to have other kids over. then explain why you would rather have it this way.


naomi3550 - December 15th, 2010 4:19 AM

i think having other kids during the weekend is OK. during the weekend I think homework comes first before other kids can come over.


carrie - December 19th, 2010 10:48 AM

thanks ladies. we had our talk already and im glad i did since he did not want them around all the time too. he says they are fun but he is tired right after school and would rather watch tv or nap for a while. so it is a relief for both of us!


bethdavis - December 22nd, 2010 3:18 AM

well that's a relief! we could all solve a lot of things with just a little bit of talk!


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