Thank, Sal! I suspected as much! I am much more familiar with Mexican customs, as I have many Mexican friends (I speak Spanish). I recently returned from Spain and, while I didn't see many teenagers, the one native Spaniard I know (who has lived in the U.S. for 15 years!) is completely against his daughters (aged 6 and 8) sleeping over at friends' houses. His American wife is working on him, but I don't see him changing!
Back to my son... I've brought him up to speak politely to the parents of his friends (and any other adults!) I know how much I hate it when his friends walk right past me without saying 'hello' or even making eye contact! So, I know that he would definitely make an effort with the girl's mother, but he is so terrified of the father already that I doubt he could even manage to get out a squeak! I asked him today if he wanted to invite her and her younger brother to go see 'Over the Hedge' with him and his younger brother and I got a loud, "NO!"
Ahhh, teenage angst. I thought I was almost out of the woods now that my resident drama queen is almost 18 (my oldest; a girl). But, aparently not! Thanks again for the tips!
Back to my son... I've brought him up to speak politely to the parents of his friends (and any other adults!) I know how much I hate it when his friends walk right past me without saying 'hello' or even making eye contact! So, I know that he would definitely make an effort with the girl's mother, but he is so terrified of the father already that I doubt he could even manage to get out a squeak! I asked him today if he wanted to invite her and her younger brother to go see 'Over the Hedge' with him and his younger brother and I got a loud, "NO!"
Ahhh, teenage angst. I thought I was almost out of the woods now that my resident drama queen is almost 18 (my oldest; a girl). But, aparently not! Thanks again for the tips!
KO