My Question of the Day: When single parents decide to date, when is it appropriate for them to introduce their child(ren) to  the person they’re dating?

My 2 Cents: I’d say there’s no hard and fast rule on when single parents who are dating should introduce their child(ren) to the person they’re dating. I would say that every precaution should be take not to expose the child(ren) to too many different people. This could send the wrong message.

At a time, when the parent thinks his/her child(ren) are ready to meet the person he/she is dating, then that’s when it should happen. With some children, that’s going to be immediately. With other children, that’s going to be later. The family dynamic will dictate when the moment is suitable.

Of course, it should go without saying that single parents should always be upfront about the fact that they have a child or children. That fact should never be hidden.

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PROTECTED TWEETER I think that single parents need to be forthcoming to their date abt their kids, but intros 1st few dates–no!

NookSurfer that’s a good question, so many variables involved. I think main thing are the kids

ManofCivility This is tough. I’d have to think that one should wait until they’re sure that the relationship is serious at least. 6 months?

PROTECTED TWEETER immediately, they don’t have to me UR MAN, who wants to b w/some1 kids hate or they hate ur kids?

JoshDamage after 6 months lol

PendragonUK If the marriage is over it’s over and the divorce finalised in law. The next day?

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The Question: One of your coworkers wants to introduce you to one of his/her relatives. S/he thinks you all would make a good match. What do you do?

My 2 Cents: This actually happened to me when I was a schoolteacher. The English teacher wanted me to meet her son, and one the of deans wanted me to meet his brother. I was like, “Wow. I can’t believe these folks think enough of me to want me in their family.” It was a head trip, for real.

I never interacted with the dean’s brother, but I did talk on the phone frequently with the English teacher’s son, and he was a really good guy. He was just in another state. Not cool. Plus, we were more comfortable just chatting on a friendly level than anything else, so we kept it there. When I joined the Army, we lost touch.

I’m not absolutely opposed to being introduced to a coworker’s relative, but it’s not the most ideal situation. I wouldn’t flat-out refuse, but I’d be very cautious how I approached the relationship.

By the by, a couple of years ago, my Daddy ran into the guy who used to be the dean at my school, and my Daddy called me so I could speak with the guy. When he got on the phone, he said, “You should have married my brother. He ended up marrying a woman who already has five kids.” I guess to him, that was not a good thing. Haha.

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Take a few moments to check out the tweets from Twitter on this subject:

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Mo_Rease I would kindly tell them thanks but no thanks.

atane It depends on what they look like. lol

md20737 I pass on the invite.

BLKMGK I’ve done that before and it didn’t work out. I’d politely decline the offer.

LadyJay91 oh that is a BIG no-no never ever ever hook up with a relative of someone U work with. That’s like dating someone at urchurch

JoshDamage go on a date, cudnt hurt

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My Question of the Day: One of your coworkers wants to introduce you to one of his/her relatives. S/he thinks you all would make a good match. What do you do?

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