Life is full of various rules of good manners. Questions about how to behave, according to the norms of etiquette, await you not only at a concert at the Vienna Opera, but also at a simple children's sandbox. The child grows up and apart from his friends - the children of your acquaintances, he already has “his own” friends - from kindergarten, school, section. One day he will be invited to visit or he will invite someone to play with him. How does the ideal mother behave in this case?
Do I need to bring something with me?
Heading for a visit, we always know about the minimum set of pleasant little things that etiquette dictates to bring to the owners. What if your child is visiting? Should I buy cakes or cookies? Kids toys? Flowers for his mom? Surprisingly, no.
Etiquette does not prohibit bringing sweets, cookies that you baked yourself or bought, chocolate, but it does not mandatorily dictate this. If you are financially able and in the mood to buy a toy for the child owner, you can afford it, but it is not necessary.
Who needs to be entertained?
And if you are the host, should you prepare to feed and water the children? To treat their mom with tea and coffee? If this is the first visit of a mom and child to your home, be prepared for small talk over a cup of tea while your children play. You, too, are interested in getting to know the mother of the person whom your child has chosen as a friend.
In addition, it will be easier for the child to get comfortable with you. In the future, by the third or fourth visit, and if the children are no longer babies, then by the second, you do not have to host your mother as well. It is advisable to delicately make it clear in advance, when making an appointment by phone, say that the mother will be able to pick up her baby at such and such a time.
As for the kids, be prepared to provide them with a light snack - water and juices, fruit, maybe yogurt, but you shouldn't try to feed your guest a full meal. Talk with your child about what they intend to do, give him good ideas that allow children to have fun in a format that is convenient for you.
Prohibitions
Be prepared for your child's friends 'parents' house to have its own rules. If they do not threaten the life and health of your offspring, you should allow him to obey them. You forbid your child to play video games, but "that mom" does not. Well, you can't punish her not to bring up her baby the way she sees fit. And if you decide that your children can be friends, you will have to endure.
Your rules "work" in your home. If you do not allow your child to jump on the bed, then you should also prohibit the guest the same, but not in the format: "Who does this?" ban ".
