Don't miss what's happening in Kingwood
People on Kingwood.com are the first to know.
Go to top of page
Close
 
Close
Back
* CONTEST TODAY: 24 Hours Only - Win a $25 Gift Card to Panera Bread!  Ends in 12 hrs Read more »

Am I wrong for being this way ?

Am I wrong for being this way ?

12»
« Back
This discussion has been locked.
Message Menu
by: princecharming Active Indicator LED Icon 5 OP 
~ 7 years ago   Jan 8, '17 9:37am  
For not letting my 9 year old daughter spend the night at a friends house ? 4951
* Reactions disabled on political threads.
What are your thoughts? Log in or sign up to comment
Replies:
Message Menu
BooBear Active Indicator LED Icon 16
~ 7 years ago   Jan 8, '17 9:39am  
Mine were probably around that age, may be a little younger when they first stayed with someone other than family. 4951
* Reactions disabled on political threads.
Message Menu
myevilgrin Active Indicator LED Icon 6
~ 7 years ago   Jan 8, '17 9:45am  
You know your child best. If it was your instinct that said no, then why question yourself. 4951
* Reactions disabled on political threads.
Message Menu
NiceBottomsUp Active Indicator LED Icon  New Member
~ 7 years ago   Jan 8, '17 9:46am  
Ya, don't be THAT Dad. Emoticon 4951
* Reactions disabled on political threads.
Message Menu
squirtismyboy Active Indicator LED Icon 16
~ 7 years ago   Jan 8, '17 9:53am  
For not letting my 9 year old daughter spend the night at a friends house ?
 
@princecharming:
 
There's no definite answer to this one. There's back story details we need. Discipline issues? Grades? Maturity level? Truth is parents know best and that's it. She's gonna love you no matter what, although at times (like when you say no) she might not like you. You're her dad not her friend. She'll get over it. 4951
* Reactions disabled on political threads.
Message Menu
princecharming Active Indicator LED Icon 5 OP 
~ 7 years ago   Jan 8, '17 10:17am  

- - - - - - - -
>> For not letting my 9 year old daughter spend the night at a friends house ?
 
@princecharming:
 
There's no definite answer to this one. There's back story details we need. Discipline issues? Grades? Maturity level? Truth is parents know best and that's it. She's gonna love you no matter what, although at times (like when you say no) she might not like you. You're her dad not her friend. She'll get over it.
 
@squirtismyboy:
 
It's not my daughter I don't trust it's the other animals that are out there that could do her harm I don't trust
 
4951
* Reactions disabled on political threads.
Message Menu
squirtismyboy Active Indicator LED Icon 16
~ 7 years ago   Jan 8, '17 10:21am  

- - - - - - - -
>>
- - - - - - - -
>> For not letting my 9 year old daughter spend the night at a friends house ?
 
@princecharming:
 
There's no definite answer to this one. There's back story details we need. Discipline issues? Grades? Maturity level? Truth is parents know best and that's it. She's gonna love you no matter what, although at times (like when you say no) she might not like you. You're her dad not her friend. She'll get over it.
 
@squirtismyboy:
 
It's not my daughter I don't trust it's the other animals that are out there that could do her harm I don't trust
 
 
@princecharming:
 
You're still right
 
4951
* Reactions disabled on political threads.
Message Menu
sweetie Active Indicator LED Icon 11 Forum Moderator
~ 7 years ago   Jan 8, '17 10:22am  
For not letting my 9 year old daughter spend the night at a friends house ?
 
@princecharming:
 
No you are not wrong. I didn't let my dds spend the night with anyone other than family until they were 16. I called the parents to make sure they would be home and it had to be friends of theirs for a while. They lived through it, and have great jobs. They weren't "permanently scarred" by this. Lol 4951
* Reactions disabled on political threads.
Message Menu
Camelot Active Indicator LED Icon 7
~ 7 years ago   Jan 8, '17 1:59pm  
If you know the family & have her check in with you...she is old enough.  It give another look at how other families live & socializes the child! 4951
* Reactions disabled on political threads.
Message Menu
FairieMae Active Indicator LED Icon 4
~ 7 years ago   Jan 8, '17 2:08pm  
Trust your gut, and it sounds like you do.  4951
* Reactions disabled on political threads.
Message Menu
donnatella Active Indicator LED Icon 13 Forum Moderator
~ 7 years ago   Jan 8, '17 2:11pm  
For not letting my 9 year old daughter spend the night at a friends house ?
 
@princecharming: Tonight or ever? Never onna school night.
 
My criteria was always whether we knew the family (neighbor, church, family friend). If any of these are the case, then maybe consider letting her. If it's just some kid at school and you don't already know the parents, then no, trust your instincts.
 
Keep in mind, that this is the age when sleepovers are big and it will only get worse/more frequent.
 
We never allowed it when we didn't know the parents. 4951
* Reactions disabled on political threads.
Message Menu
coco1248 Active Indicator LED Icon 7
~ 7 years ago   Jan 8, '17 2:14pm  
Considering we today live in a more dangerous, and corrupted world--you shouldn't feel bad at all for caring for the welfare of your 9-year old little girl--she is very lucky to have you as her father. Emoticon 4951
* Reactions disabled on political threads.
Message Menu
CantStandTex Active Indicator LED Icon 7
~ 7 years ago   Jan 8, '17 4:33pm  
You aren't wrong because you are the parent. But when is okay? Would you send your kid to summer camp for a couple weeks? How about fly alone to see out of state family? 4951
* Reactions disabled on political threads.
Message Menu
CBP210 Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 7 years ago   Jan 8, '17 7:01pm  
Mt ten year old spends the night at friends house all the time but I know these people either through schools, church, work, or other activities. Hell my daughter made friends at her new 4H team and they go on outings. 4951
* Reactions disabled on political threads.
Message Menu
Fallon Active Indicator LED Icon 18
~ 7 years ago   Jan 8, '17 7:08pm  
Removed By Request 4951
* Reactions disabled on political threads.
Message Menu
BooBear Active Indicator LED Icon 16
~ 7 years ago   Jan 8, '17 7:17pm  
@princecharming, not at all.As a parent we have one job, to keep our kids safe.  We can't prevent everything bad that is out there, from touching our kids, but it is our job to try.I let my boys spend the night with their friends when they were around this age.  But it was only with parents that I knew for a long time.  Their friends were always welcome to come and stay with us.  I got lucky to some degree, because neither ever really wanted to go to  friends house overnight.  You have to know the family, and have spent time with the family, imo.  And if you ever have the slightest bit of hesitation, then the answer is no.  Period.  You don't need a reason.  A gut feeling is all you need.Like the others have said, never feel bad for being a good parent.
 
@Fallon:
One of my girls had a friend from a "troubled" single mom..she came for a birthday slumber party and stayed 3 weeks because mom ended up in jail. I never let my girl go there but she spent a lot of time at my house.
4951
* Reactions disabled on political threads.
12»
This discussion has been locked.
« Back to Main Page
Views: 278
# Replies: 16

Dogtopia Atascocita




Kingwood Tire and Auto Logo Houston Custom Carpets Flooring & Remodeling Logo Kenneth's Car Care Logo Handal's Roofing Logo AFC Urgent Care Kingwood Logo Kingwood Perfect Smiles Logo BB's Tex-Orleans Logo ClubHouse Playcare Logo Wild Birds Unlimited Logo Three B's Grill Logo Maid Zen Cleaning Service Logo Radiant Facials Skin & Body Spa Logo Huntington Learning Center Logo Aire Serv of Kingwood Logo Fox Family Pools Logo Club Studio Logo CoCo Crepes Waffles & Coffee Logo Always Best Care Humble Kingwood Logo
Sponsor an ad Sponsor an Ad »