Should I let a boy spend the night with my daughter?

My daughter is 7 and her best friend is this little boy who is 6. They are very close and do everything together. They call each other boyfriend and girlfriend but I’m pretty sure that neither of them know the meaning of it. The little boy’s mother is ok with them spending the night together but I’m not so sure about it.

Answer #1

I think you should let them! But… I would tell them the rules of the house! NO TOUCHING OR GRABBING EACH OTHER and more! But… keep an eye on them but do not let them see you!!! Like make some punch or a cool snack and barge right in! Hope you take my advice!

Answer #2

I say let them, but set up a little bed for him to sleep on, and I would suggest putting them to bed so they know thats where theyre supposed to be. It would also be a good idea to check on them in an hour or so, to check they’re okay.

Answer #3

I agree when I was only 6 my mom let my best guy friend stay over and he was 7 his name was xzavior and we stayed up all night playing with different toys in my play room and my mom was in there too now hes 14 and im 13 and we are still gd friends

Answer #4

I would let them its not like a 6 year old is thinking about having sex I like the idea of having them sleep on the fllor in your room if you are worried there are options out there but there is nothing really to worry about.

Answer #5

if I were you I would let them, they are not thinking sexually as your adult mind is thinking, they are just curious about each other because of there younge minds and they need the chance to explore each other, in a none sexual way as you mihgt take, more on a personal level

Answer #6

Well I think you should let them have the sleep over. Maybe even have them sleep on the floor in sleeping bages in your room if your that worried, it should be fine tho. Yours truly, Demika Ray

Answer #7

I wouldnt because when she gets older she will think its ok and try 2 get you 2 let her stay at a boys house when she is older..

Answer #8

I agree with the above, you shouldn’t even be worrying about it at 6 and 7 and like the user above says, make it fun so that you can keep an eye on them.

Answer #9

yeah do it they are only 7 they dont even knwo the meaning of the stuff…thney might not even knwo how to kiss right and thats not what they are thinking at their age…he mgith even still find girls ewwie lol…I wouldnt not worry..plus…think about it she hasnt started her period so nothing to really worry about

Answer #10

I think you should let them. They are just little kids and they dont really know anything for real. If you let her spend the night with her boy cousin, then she can spend the night with her friend…same difference to kids that age. I’m sure almost everybody has played “house” with they cousin before when they was lil kids. But dont worry though…its ok if you let them spend the night.

Answer #11

well, if you do let him stay than you should think about how in the future she will always expect you to say yes. I think its innocent right now, id let him stay and they could sleep in the living room in seperate sleeping bags. ya know, make it something fun for them but so you can monitor it

Answer #12

Thanks guys. I just wasn’t sure if it was appropriate or not. I will probably let her 5 and 6 year old brothers sleep with them in the room to help me keep an eye on them, just in case. ;0)

Answer #13

HEY YOU’RE PROBABLY RIGHT THAT THEY DO EVERYTHING TOGETHER. BUT THEY’RE 7 EARS OLD, EVEN IF A BIT OF SEXUAL EXPLORATION IS GOING ON I DON’T THINK ITS TOO UNHEALTHY, JUST MONITOR THEM LIKE SNEAK INTO THE ROOM WHEN THEY SHOULD BE SLEEPING AND CHECK ON THEM. I MEAN WE ALL PLAYED A BIT OF DOCTOR DOCTOR AND WASN’T IT GREAT??

Answer #14

I do not see anything with the children spending the night together at this age. Of course they would have seperate beds. They are only young once, and I think this is totally harmless.

Answer #15

They’re 6 and 7. They couldn’t have sex if they wanted to, lol. It should be just fine =P

Answer #16

that sounds like a great idea! =]

Answer #17

Hey their not going thru puberty yet so their probably not that interested in wats going on with each other besides their just little kids their not teenagers yet. I think you should put a walki talkie in there room (hide it good) so that you can hear what they are sayin just to make sure & if you can afford it then install security cameras in there so you can really keep an eye on them without them knowing. But what harm would 2 little kids do.

Answer #18

question is were you sleeping in a little girls bed at that age.. It may be harmless, i just don’t think its necessary for them to do so unless say you went to a cottage in the summer time or camping etc…

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