I have decided not to let Emily go to the dance. Obviously, if I was posting about it to begin with, I had some reservations. I just think 3rd grade is too young to be dropped off at a dance. It's different than the kindergarten family dance, in which the parents stayed and we sang and danced to such songs as, "The Hokey Pokey" and "The Chicken Dance." That was a family night out. If it was say bowling or going rollerskating or something, it would be different.
As for the sleepover, I have decided to have her first one at my house. That way I can at least get to know the friend a little bit and then maybe, before the next one get to know the parents. So, it won't be this weekend because we have kind of a lot going on, but maybe the next weekend.
I sort of feel bad for saying no about the dance but, as my mother pointed out, this is only the beginning. There are going to be many times that she is going to really want to do something that I will disagree with and will have to say no. It's part of being a parent...and not giving in is part of being a good parent, if you ask me.
Sounds like a plan. If you're not comfortable with her at a dance you don't attend, then you should tell her no. Too bad you couldn't go too.
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