Introducing the kids

[specialmom]

So, for those married, divorced, living together . . .  if someone has children and has begun dating someone, when do you think is a good time to introduce the new "friend" to the kids?  

[AnnieBrooke]

I don't think it is ever easy. It helps a whole lot if you know the kids before you begin dating the parent, say for example you were a friend of the family or you were a teacher (though that surely opens a new can of worms about professional appropriateness). But if I were in the position of having a young kid and no husband, I would not date. Too hard on the child if there is a breakup after the new guy gained their affection.

[dominosarah]

Interesting question that has a ton of variables to it.   It is easier when the kids are older as they understand the "dating" thing and at the same time it can be really rough when they are older as they have "opinions"!  I met my husbands kids a few days after we started going out.  They were young, he had responsibilities with them as he had custody so we spent more time at his place.   I would think if you were active with a dating life you wouldnt want to introduce the kids each time especially if they are young.  I know what i am trying to say it just isnt coming out the way i want........to be continued!!