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Calling other parents
I'm curious how many other parents make that phone call when their son or daughter wants to go "hang out" at a friend's house....someone who you've never met or even heard of before. Do you call the parents to introduce yourself and ask if they will be home and supervising?
To me it feels very weird to make these calls, but I do it every time. Why does it feel weird? Because I would never allow my kids to invite someone over if I wasn't home and attentive and I assume others do the same. I've learned that this is not universally true. But still, by me calling and asking it feels a little invasive for some reason to me. But I still do it because I've heard so many stories about kids who aren't supervised.
What do others think?
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- caseylight
- June 22, 2009
I'm wondering if this varies by gender....in other words do parents of boys do the same thing? Walk their kid to the door, etc? I do, but I'm thinking I may be in the minority. Anyone want to weigh in here?
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- SpiritOverIntellect
- Oct. 3, 2009
I have two teen girls and the rule is: They have to co-ordinate it with the parent and have them call me or visa versa to discuss the details. If I can't talk with the parent, then it does'nt happen.
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- caseylight
- Oct. 3, 2009
Interesting. I'd love to hear from a parent of a teenage boy just to see how they are handling the push back that typically comes from boys, who seem to consider themselves adults at about the age of 121 Any parents of boys out there?
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I would agree with you on this point. It is important to know that parents will be home with the teens. When my 15 yo wants to go to a friends house, I always talk to the parents first, either in person or on the phone and when I drop her off, I always walk her to the door and meet the parents before leaving.
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