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I have just received a very interesting suggestion for our first date; that if babysitting is an issue, I can just go ahead and bring my son with me to the agreed restaurant, and that it's absolutely fine with him, lol!!
Never heard such a thing before, and I thought it was hilarious. He's a nice gentleman though, and I know he means well. I think it's sweet of him to say that, but, nah, no kiddos go to my dates.
Just thought I should share to see if anyone has ever been asked this before.
I don't have any kids, but I have had women who had babysitting plans fall through ask me if they could bring their kid to dinner with us. Of course I declined, but I always reshceduled.
I think its a sweet gesture, to make this offer. But I think its really an awful idea to make the poor child be part of a date. Also, I don't think kids should meet love interests of their parents until the relationship is serious enough that marriage looks like the next step. Its just too confusing for children. A man who knows kids will certainly understand that!
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I have just received a very interesting suggestion for our first date; that if babysitting is an issue, I can just go ahead and bring my son with me to the agreed restaurant, and that it's absolutely fine with him, lol!!
Never heard such a thing before, and I thought it was hilarious. He's a nice gentleman though, and I know he means well. I think it's sweet of him to say that, but, nah, no kiddos go to my dates.
Just thought I should share to see if anyone has ever been asked this before.
Something ain't right about that. Totally an internal feeling but no guy I've heard of wants a kid along on a first date. Definitely proceed with caution.
I think its a sweet gesture, to make this offer. But I think its really an awful idea to make the poor child be part of a date. Also, I don't think kids should meet love interests of their parents until the relationship is serious enough that marriage looks like the next step.Its just too confusing for children. A man who knows kids will certainly understand that!
We, parents, know that already which is why I said it will never happen. What he was trying to do is accomodate my situation so I don't have the pressure to get a sitter and didn't focus too much on the bolded part above. He has grown up children of his own, so he does know them well. I just thought it was a sweet but strange suggestion and wanted to see if anyone else has been asked the same before.
But anyway, my mom is always glad to help so problem solved!
Something ain't right about that. Totally an internal feeling but no guy I've heard of wants a kid along on a first date. Definitely proceed with caution.
Let's start by saying, I was introduced to the man at a cocktail party last Wednesday by his business partner whom I know very well, so he's not a total stranger. Security is not an issue here.
He's just trying to make a good impression. There's no way he really wants your child to be there for a first date. He's just trying to come across as a "good guy"
I think its a sweet gesture, to make this offer. But I think its really an awful idea to make the poor child be part of a date. Also, I don't think kids should meet love interests of their parents until the relationship is serious enough that marriage looks like the next step. Its just too confusing for children. A man who knows kids will certainly understand that!
I agree to a point but waiting "until marriage is the next step" is a little unrealistic. It's okay, in my opinion, to bring dates around as long as they are presented as friends. After my divorce I dated a few girls, but they knew that no affection was to be shown around the kids. No spending the night while my kids were with me either.
I have just received a very interesting suggestion for our first date; that if babysitting is an issue, I can just go ahead and bring my son with me to the agreed restaurant, and that it's absolutely fine with him, lol!!
Never heard such a thing before, and I thought it was hilarious. He's a nice gentleman though, and I know he means well. I think it's sweet of him to say that, but, nah, no kiddos go to my dates.
Just thought I should share to see if anyone has ever been asked this before.
Ive had a lunch date where she brought her son with. I knew her and her son well and it wasn't a first date though. There are so many different circumstances where it would be ok or not.
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