sleepovers

Posted on August 6, 2010 by penny in Baby, Friendships

My son got his first invite to a school friend birthday party and it’s a sleepover. How can I tell if he’ll be ok with that?

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Tara Robertson said: On August 6, 2010

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I think it is different for every kid- if he is excited to go than go for it but just make sure he knows that he can call and come home if it is too much. Assuming you are ok with the parents in the home he is going to of course.
Chelsey said: On August 24, 2010

Ask your son how he feels about it. If he’s not okay with it then don’t push him. He could go for the first part of the party and you could pick him up at a set time.

If he does go please make it clear to him that he can phone you at any time of night if he wants to be picked up. ANY time of night. Sometimes kids can turn mean in the middle of the night and one kid can end up being picked on. If that happens it’s extra scary for the child being picked on because it’s night and he’s “trapped” at the house. Are you okay with getting a call at 2am?

Do you know the friend’s parents well? I would be more concerned about whether you’re okay with them than whether he’s okay with going. It’s a shame to have to say it, but make sure he knows about safe and unsafe touching (from adults and/or his peers).