I'm having a bit of a dilemma. My DD is 7 1/2. She has been invited to a birthday sleep over. First it's the party at a play centre, and then DD is invited to stay at their house and have a sleep over.
That's all fine and dandy, DD is super excited and has had sleep overs before. But the dilemma for me is that we have just moved to the area, and I don't know these people.
The friends DD has slept over with before, I have known for many years, since the kids were 2-ish. I have babysat the kids and their siblings, had coffee with the mums and BBQ's with the families. I knew them well.
But this time, I don't. I have met the little girl, just at school drop offs, and we've chatted a little. She seems lovely and DD adores her. I met the mum very briefly this morning, she was explaining that there was an invitation for DD, and what would happen with transporting the kids from the play centre and to their house. She seemed really nice, but I just don't know her.
What would you do? I'm worried about all those unthinkable, horrible things parents worry about happening to their kids. Am I over reacting, or being too sensitive? I know DD will absolutely love to go, and I really don't want to say no. If I called her to see if she was ok, would that be enough? How can I trust people I don't know with my girl??