Dear Barbara: How Do I Decide Which New Friends My Child Can Play With?
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Dear Barbara, We recently met a family at our library who has since that day been asking our son to come play. I don't feel comfortable with my children spending a lot of time with a family I barely know, so I invited the family to a 4th of July party we were going to. They came. I think the parents love their children and are doing the best they know how, but I have noticed from our interactions, that the children are not very obedient and the older son (9) is sneaky in his defiance. I know there is a verse that says, "do not be deceived, bad company corrupts good character." So I don't really want my son going over to their house to play without me there. I am growing weary though, because they keep inviting him and it’s hard to keep making excuses or coming up with counter invitations. We have a fairly big family and already have a lot going on. How can I deal with this graciously? Thanks for your input!
Dear Barbara: How Do I Decide Which New Friends My Child Can Play With?
Dear Barbara: How Do I Decide Which New…
Dear Barbara: How Do I Decide Which New Friends My Child Can Play With?
Dear Barbara, We recently met a family at our library who has since that day been asking our son to come play. I don't feel comfortable with my children spending a lot of time with a family I barely know, so I invited the family to a 4th of July party we were going to. They came. I think the parents love their children and are doing the best they know how, but I have noticed from our interactions, that the children are not very obedient and the older son (9) is sneaky in his defiance. I know there is a verse that says, "do not be deceived, bad company corrupts good character." So I don't really want my son going over to their house to play without me there. I am growing weary though, because they keep inviting him and it’s hard to keep making excuses or coming up with counter invitations. We have a fairly big family and already have a lot going on. How can I deal with this graciously? Thanks for your input!