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Originally Posted by bresamil  I think this is primarily because the hosting parents don't want to be accused of misconduct or want the liability if the child is injured. A lot has to do with trusting the host parents as well. |
You are exactly right. I knew my kids' friends and their parents and it wasn't a problem for drop offs but if ever I had called one of them and they pitched a fit because they were watching a movie and didn't want to come and get their own child I would have had a real problem with that - not because I resented keeping their child longer but because they should care more than that. It's one thing to have somebody say "We thought it was over later and we are about 45 minutes away. We'll be there just as soon as we can." and for them to throw a fit and live only 10 minutes away but not show up for 45!