How do you politely decline a day out for your child with a school friend who you have never met the parents of?
They have contacted me via social media asking for my child to go on a day outing with them during the school holidays.
My child has just turned 5, so it's not as though I know the school friend either
Politely saying no
Politely saying no
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6 Replies
Could you organise a day where they can meet you prior to going? I could understand you not feeling confident to let them out on a school outing together, maybe try and suggest catching up for a coffee first or a playdate at the local park. I am sure the parent would understand that you want to meet them first :)
I don't blame you for declining. I wouldn't let my child go off with people I don't know either. I would decline but suggest a meet up at the park or somewhere else with you there instead.
I would be honest and say that you don't feel comfortable as you don't know them and then go on to suggest maybe a few coffee/play dates to get to know the parents and child.
Be honest and say shes a bit young and might have trouble not being comfortable and you dont want their day to be hard. But you'd love a play date and hopefully next time.
"Sorry, we're busy that day but would love to catch up for coffee and cake at the park on Thursday, I'll bring the cake".
Polite as, I surprise myself sometimes.
Be honest, just say your not sure how your child would cope with a day outing with people they dont know that well. Say its a lovely idea but for now would the mum and child like to join u and your child at a play centre/playground etc...great way to get to know kids friends parents too.