Split opinions on vaccination and other issues mean parents are asking each other more questions than ever before playdates. Click through the gallery to see other questions on our minds.
Vaccination, guns and other issues —
Split opinions on vaccination and other issues mean parents are asking each other more questions than ever before playdates. Click through the gallery to see other questions on our minds.
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Guns should be unloaded and locked separately from bullets, and away from children, parents with guns told CNN.
Your policy on guns —
Guns should be unloaded and locked separately from bullets, and away from children, parents with guns told CNN.
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It's important for hosting parents to know what allergies or other food issues a visiting child might have. Some allergies and restrictions cause a mild discomfort, while others can be deadly.
Allergies and other food issues —
It's important for hosting parents to know what allergies or other food issues a visiting child might have. Some allergies and restrictions cause a mild discomfort, while others can be deadly.
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Yuck. It's not deadly but children can easily catch and spread lice to each other. Common courtesy dictates telling parents about your recent bout before the next playdate.
It's catching ... —
Yuck. It's not deadly but children can easily catch and spread lice to each other. Common courtesy dictates telling parents about your recent bout before the next playdate.
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Is the television or video game console on or off during your playdates? And what's on those devices? You may agree but it's good to discuss beforehand.
Violent video games and TV —
Is the television or video game console on or off during your playdates? And what's on those devices? You may agree but it's good to discuss beforehand.
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You never which parent might be smoking, and depending upon the U.S. state, what they might be smoking. It's worthwhile to check if your playdates are smoke-free.
Do you light up —
You never which parent might be smoking, and depending upon the U.S. state, what they might be smoking. It's worthwhile to check if your playdates are smoke-free.
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When children get into the teen and tween years, you might not be worried about their immediate safety. But they can still get into plenty of trouble if no adults are present.
Adult supervision —
When children get into the teen and tween years, you might not be worried about their immediate safety. But they can still get into plenty of trouble if no adults are present.
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We know you're of legal age to drink, but the children in your home are not (yet), and they may be old enough to eye the bar in your house when you're not there.
What beverages are being served? —
We know you're of legal age to drink, but the children in your home are not (yet), and they may be old enough to eye the bar in your house when you're not there.
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