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07.22.08, 14:27 PM New York City
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I'm setting up a playdate and was thinking about hiring a preschool(summer break) teacher to do something fun with the kids (5 kids), like a sing-along, art project, etc. Would it be rude to ask the other moms/caretakers to split the cost of the teacher? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 07.22.08, 02:27 PM Flag
 

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yes rude. It's your idea, you pay UNLESS this comes up and you all plan the hiring together [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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you wouldnt see my kidk there. if its a playdate, then its a playdate! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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I agree it's a bit presumptuous, but playdates wear me out, my house gets trashed. one friend over playdate is fine, but when it's a group it just gets a bit chaotic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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hire a girl instead of a teacher. it won't cost you as much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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np: then don't invite a group. Duh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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so meet at a playground [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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freak [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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nice, glad you get the point of a post [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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I think it's an interesting idea but would suggest asking other kids' moms beforehand if they want it (as a regular "activity"). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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I just want to make it easier for everyone (especially moms), to pay someone to keep the kids attention while the moms can actually talk. My mom group is getting bigger with new siblings, etc. We're also in Chicago, where homes/apts are a bit bigger (and affordable) than NYC. So, it's typical to have more than 1 kid at a playdate. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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Wait, so is it a playgroup or a playdate? Either way I think I'd not be too pleased if I was asked to pony up $20 for something like that. You would need to be in a playgroup and all agree ahead of time that's something you wanted to do. If you invite people (even people w/ children) to your home then you don't charge them for the privilege of visiting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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Hypothetically, would you pay $20-30 for a 2 hour playdate that was organized and facilitated with a fun, academic theme? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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can't you deal with a few kids without a teacher. give me a break. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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I have 3 of my own, so yes, I can 'deal'. I don't think I'm less of mother b/c I'm trying to make it easier not only for me but the group of moms I do playdates with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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We do this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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