sleep-overs?

[nanay2angels]

Do you have a rule about sleepovers in your family?

DS, who is in 1st grade has been invited to a bday sleepover at his classmate's house this weekend. I feel comfortable with the family that's hosting it. I was talking to some friends and they said that they don't allow their kids(they have girls) to sleepovers.
I'm second-guessing myself now. Am I being too naive or trusting?

[5angels]

I think go with your instincts. If you know the family and are comfortable - why not! If you have any kind of doubt you wouldn't have said yes in the first instance. Good Luck!

[Kathy Wagner]

I allow my girls if I know the family (both husband and wife) very well. My oldest was invited to a sleepover last weekend, but I didn't know the parents so I said no. I truly feel it is great for the kids if you trust the family.

[zazou]

I often allow my girls to go or to organize sleepover... This make them so happy... I would say, go for it!

[Kim]

I agree with the others, but if it's her first sleepover- be prepared to go pick her up! She's around 6 yo right? My dd is 8 and she's slept over her friends house, but only when we know BOTH the parents. She's not allowed to sleepover otherwise. Overprotective, maybe...better safe than sorry I say. Good luck, your instinct is the best way to go.

[mels]

We have the rule that they have to be 8 - unless it's family or a good family friends place and then it's usually for my benefit anyway.

[nanay2angels]

Thanks for your inputs everyone.
We've decided to let DS go. We'll see how it goes. :rolleye11:

[AmandaRockwell]

I'm such a paranoid freak that I can't even think about my kids sleeping over somewhere else! LOL I'm sure he'll be fine and I think it's great that you're able to go for it. Especially when you know and trust the parents. I'm just dysfunctional LOL!