But I really soured on a family whose DD is good friends with my DD. They came over for a pandemic play date in May or so, we were outside, with masks. I ordered pizza which I heated at 400 degrees etc., made it all safe. Then the parents left (who were doing no social distancing and didn’t seem to understand that due to a health condition in the family we have to be careful). Anyway, the girls played alone and the friend said to my DD repeatedly that this is the worst play date ever. DD was sad about it. When the friend left, she took 2 unopened San Pelleginos with her (ok, I don’t care about the few dollars, but who does that?!?). As I said, it’s petty and I really used to like them but didn’t feel like having this girl over at all anymore.
Well kids Suck but taking the water is really weird
@Anonymous It was the lemonade drink. I would have been very strict in forcing my DD not to take the lemonade drink and don’t think the mother was right in allowing it. The girl is 10, so she should know better. She knows not to tell my DD that this is the worst play date ever. I don’t feel like inviting them over at all anymore. don’t want to send my DD either as I know they don’t take Covid seriously.
@Anonymous I get it but maybe this 10 year old is taking the whole pandemic thing harder than you think and she was just venting. Maybe she wanted your dd to commiserate with her. IDK.
You say you "used to really like them," but I am assuming this behavior (entitled) is not new with them.
I’m with you but I don’t follow what has happened in the last 4 months to cause yLou to post this today. Are they asking about another play date?
@Anonymous yes, they asked a few times, last time just yesterday. I had almost forgotten about them.
Give the girl a chance particularly if your DD still wants to be friends with her. Everybody has bad days and while her taking the lemonade certainly isn't best behavior maybe you can overlook it?
She sounds like a thug lol. Sorry your DD had to deal w her
I would not socialize with the parents anymore. I can totally ignore the taking of the lemonade, they are kids and sometimes if they are not allowed soda drinks, they really want them. But telling another child this is the worst play date would not sit well with me. I may invite one more time and observe, if she is still rude to your DC, cut them off.
NP agree with this approach particularly if your dd wants to try again.
The lemonade thing is beyond petty and doesn't warrant further conversation. Regarding he playdate request, I would just ask the parents if they're sure their DD wants one since she was really unhappy at the last one. Just make sure it's the child behind the request and this isn't some covert kid-sitting favor for a kid who doesn't want to be there.
@Anonymous They actually want my DD to come over but I don’t want that because I have no faith in their Covid compliance.
@Anonymous So there you have your answer, just decline. Covid concerns are totally valid, everyone has different tolerance levels.
In the spirit of the old UB you are hereby known as Lemonade Mom
At age 10, why cant the kids make their own arrangements? i.e. why are you involved and why would parents come with the child?