For some reason, people think that because you’re friendly and your kids get along, it automatically translates into parties and social gatherings at your house. Don’t get me wrong, I love to get my Martha Stewart on — which is probably what gets me in trouble, ’cause folks see the photos on social media — but we need to have a quick talk about why I don’t want your child tearing up my house.
In life, we have to audition for many things: a job, the theater, potential love interests. (The list goes on and on.) So, as a parent, why wouldn’t you go on a few test runs with one of your child’s friends before you open up your front door and say with a smile, “Why, make yourself at home…”?
(You might regret that.)
