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I dont think you should stop them all together, thats one of the fun parts of growing up and some of my favorite memories are from sleepovers. I do think that parents should do a better job though about actually meeting the parents face to face where your child will be staying, having their number and being allowed to call and check on your child, and atleast going to their home to be sure that its a safe place for your children to be staying for a night. Go with your gut instinct as a parent...if something seems off about the childs parents or the child..opt to have them sleepover at your house instead.
Here's the problem with this. Children are most often abused by family members (father, step-father, cousin, uncle, grandfather, etc, yes women abuse but the rates are tiny). The next largest group of offenders are people closest to the family. Family friends, teachers, priests, etc. Stopping your kid from going to a sleepover doesn't guarantee anything. It probably doesn't even substantially lower the risk. What helps is teaching your kid what the private parts are, who is allowed to touch them, and to talk to you if someone ever hurts them.
I was molested by my older brother. I don't think we should stop having sleepovers all together, because sleepovers are a great time to bond and even make new friends should it be like a slumber party. But if you feel uncomfortable sending your children out for a night, then don't. But I assure you when they get into grade 7-8 and high school, they WILL have sleepovers.
I have been hearing a lot about children gettin molested when they stay at friends houses, I know it cud possibly happen to them anyway but is it worth the extra precaution? I don't mind kids stayin to my house but I don't like the idea of my children doin somewhere else to stay, I have 2 girls so I have to b very aware
I don't really think it's necessary to stop your children from having sleepovers. Having sleepovers are fun for kids.. If you're worried for their safety, get to know the parents of the other children prior to letting them stay at the house (you should actually do this before you let them anyways).
I dont know. I think sleepovers are a important part of childhood. You just have to teach your children that there are boundaries , and what to do if they are crossed. If thats what you are talking about....other than that, i dont see anything wrong with sleepovers.
Sleepovers are so much fun and I definitely don't think there is anything wrong with it. Obviously, as a parent you should take the time to get to know the parents of where you child will be staying.
Sleepovers are fun for kids, its one of the things their going to look back on when they are older, staying up late, watching movies, having late night conversation. Sleepovers are a good thing :)
I thought that was the whole point of a sleepover...you sleep OVER at someone's house. But if really bothers you then have your kid's friend over to your house =)
Meet their parents first, get to know them :) Im 14 and spend the night at friends all the time and id be p*ssed if my mom stopped me..
well its okay as long as you know the parents dont just let them sleep over at any random friends house with out meeting the parents
Why is that such a bad thing? Please elaborate..
I agree =)
