In Slate's parenting column, the question revolves around a mother frustrated by her friend Maureen's chronic lateness in picking up her daughter, Maddie, after playdates. The advice emphasizes the importance of not punishing the children for parental issues and suggests practical solutions. One approach is to align playdate timings with Maureen's expected pickup time or consider dropping Maddie off after confirming Maureen is home. Ultimately, the column advises acceptance of the situation when necessary, stressing that it hasn't negatively impacted the children.
If you really must get Maddie out of your house, tell Maureen that you need to drop her off at home instead of her getting picked up and then drop her off on time.
Setting the playdate times based on Maureen's schedule could alleviate the frustration of late pickups and might keep the playdates enjoyable for both kids.
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