Do you take your kids on "dates"?

[bellebud]

Do I take my kids on dates? No, society usually frowns on that sort of thing.

Dh does this with DD and they really enjoy them. He figured who else to set an example of how a gentleman should act and he opens the door for her, pulls out her chair etc when they do this. Sometimes they go to a movie when DS is too young to see it and I am so glad he is investing this type of time with her. When DS is older, he will be going wi me also and I will make sure he knows how to be a gentleman in a situation.

that's great!! we're always trying to point things like this out too. My ds9 is a gentlemen when we're out - holding doors for others, picking up things that others drop, etc (actually, my dd11 is great like this too). And we point things like this out at any opportunity we see - like when we're watching a movie and someone acts good or bad towards another person - especially w/ dd - I'm always saying "that's NOT how a boy should ever treat you" etc. BUT I'm not naive about it, love can be deaf, dumb and blind - we all HOPE our children find themselves in a good relationship someday.

 

[mom2travel]

We don't call them dates, but DH and I make sure we each have time one-on-one with each of DS and DD. Sometimes it is a meal out, shopping or a movie. Sometimes it is a sporting event, concert or weekend away.

The local stuff happens fairly regularly. The bigger events usually take a little planning. This year, DH & DS have a few concerts planned. DD & I are heading to WDW for a few days - but she doesn't know it yet! She is going to be thrilled!

 

[DisneyBamaFan]

I hang out with my boys all the time, but we are not friends and I don't intend to become their friend for some time, yet. Every dinner, sporting event, movie, etc. is a parent/child outing.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

We just go out to eat or shopping. I have 2 dd's and no boys so we have done this forever.....

I only "date" my dh.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

DH took DD15 to her boyfriends wrestling match today and then they were going to go hit balls at the golf dome and go out for sushi. DS15 and I went out for lunch together for our 'date". I thought DS should pay for the date because he is the boy though It's fun getting some one on one time with the kids seeing that they are so busy with school, activities and friends. Do you take your kids on dates.

All the time. The kids love them and so do we. We think they are very important and always make time for "dates".

 

[momof1princess]

i often take my daughter places, get a bite to eat, etc. we had a "girls' day out" a couple of weeks ago where we drove to our state's largest city, goofed around at the mall, ate lunch, did some shopping and browsing. it was a lot of fun. DH doesn't get to do much with her lately, as he's been working 65-80 hours per week since august. he managed to make it to 3 football games the entire season and he's seen 15 minutes of one basketball game so far.

 

[aladams2]

We usually do a Daddy/Daughter and Mommy/Daughter day. We each take one DD and they decide on where to eat lunch and an activity just for the two of us. We do it every couple of months. We alternate who goes with whom. They love it and it's great for that one on one time with each other.

 

[Bertie9396]

We sure do!!! DH will often take DD out for an afternoon. Usually swimming or skating or something like that. DD and I like to go shopping or catch a movie or sometimes just picnic at the park or the beach in the summer. When DH was away, we had a "girls weekend" at home complete with strawberry/chocolate mud masks and manicures. It's always fun. And yes, we call them "dates" too.

 

[laughinplace199]

We made a point of doing this once our third child was born (the older two kids were 7 & 5 at the time). Life seemed so busy and we wanted to make sure no one got lost in the shuffle, so to speak. DD is now 11 and DS is now 9 and we all really enjoy our "dates." It's great to have one on one time with each kid and I really think it helps to keep the lines of communication open, especially when life gets busy and hectic. We don't do dates with DS4 yet, but we will when he's older.

Also, DD and I are taking a mother/daughter trip to WDW this year to celebrate her graduation. When DS graduates in two years, DH will take him on a graduation trip to WDW.

 

[englishteacha]

When I was growing up, my daddy would take me out for dinner and to go shopping for my mom for Christmas. It was so special. It was only once a year. We did a lot as a family, so one-on-one time with Dad was rare.

 

[smb6]

Like others, I make a point to spend 1/1 time with my kids (but it can be hard sometimes). Sometimes it's little things like picking up mcdonalds and going to eat lunch with them at school. Occasionally I have taken the boys to a braves game or something like that.... And then I also plan 1/1 trips- just me and my oldest went to Washington DC for the weekend a few years ago. Last year I took my ds11 to Disney for the weekend. This is summer I'm taking dd on a short Carnival Cruise..... They take turns, so it's fair..... (I have 5 kids)