parents of young kids...have you had to limit time? (girl, children)

[elhelmete]

...your child spends with certain other children and their parents?

What limits have you had to set and how best have you discussed with your spouse?

I'm finding certain family get-togethers and/or playdates have more positive impacts than others.

[ScarletG]

Originally Posted by elhelmete

...your child spends with certain other children and their parents?

What limits have you had to set and how best have you discussed with your spouse?

I'm finding certain family get-togethers and/or playdates have more positive impacts than others.

Never with family members, but we have a small family and there were no other children of the same age at the time.

However, we did sort of 'cut off' one school mate because of negative behaviors when the girl was around. Being friendly at school was fine, but no more play-dates or extras when the child was around. We didn't 'announce' it or anything dramatic....I just made sure we always seemed to be busy.

[Tinawina]

Originally Posted by ScarletG

However, we did sort of 'cut off' one school mate because of negative behaviors when the girl was around. Being friendly at school was fine, but no more play-dates or extras when the child was around. We didn't 'announce' it or anything dramatic....I just made sure we always seemed to be busy.

This. Has happened more than once.

Stay polite but get scarce.

If you are close to the parents of the other child you can always attempt a frank talk. I think that's best when both children are at fault, like their personalities aren't meshing too well or something.