How do I handle my teen going to a sleep over?
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QUESTION
My daughter is planning to go to a friend's sleep over. Should I call the parents, and how do I ask these sensitive things?
ANSWER
- Yes, you should call, introduce yourself and express your concerns.
- Some parents don't end up staying home to supervise as planned.
- Ask for a cell-phone photo to show that the parent is really there.
- Drop in to check, particularly if you have an uneasy feeling.
- Risk some embarrassment to insure safety.
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