I think Mum is being a bit over the top. Kids act far more swiftly then adult do. They become friends instantly and when they make a new connection they want to keep playing. When my kids were little we went for a stay at a resort for a week and one of my daughters made friends with resort owners daughter of the same age. Every morning my daughter wanted to go down and see her new friend but we had to stop her as it was 6 in the morning and every few minutes it was “can I go now?”…. At 9 we letter her go but we would ahve to go and find them for my daughter to come up for lunch and then again for dinner. The resort owners were lovely and loved the fact that their daughter and mine had made such a connection. They spent loads of time playing barbies.

If the friend was a male would she call them a stalker. Of course not. Playing into stupid old fashioned sexist stereotypes that girls have to act a certain way.

It does all seem a little bit odd.

Everyone is different. It would be a shame to miss out on a lovely friendship because you may have misinterpreted the situation.

I would not worry about it to be honest

..maybe she’s a keen to see your husband?

I would be more worried the mum wanted the dad

No, I don’t think strange. Just full of excitement. She may not have any other friends and is excited for a catch up.

I am a grown woman and I get excited when I make a new friend. I don’t see why this is strange. When I met my now husband, he called me the next day to organise a date.

They may just be excited to make a new friend. Perhaps meet somewhere neutral where you can meet and have coffee with the parents while the kids play. That way you’ll be able to get to know the parents and the child too.

Maybe the little girl hasn’t got many friends? I say see how it goes .. having said That , I’m not sure I would have given out his phone number…

Making a new friend can be very exciting so I can understand that feeling

I would just be happy they had found friendship and let things take their course.

Sometimes it’s good to cement something whilst the face is still in mind.

Perhaps this mum had a great time with your family and just wanted to get something scheduled in that day before she forgot! I think it would be weird if she asked to hang out again that afternoon.

I say, trust your instincts. They are usually right.

I think it’s fine but trust your instincts. Meet them first at sport and see how it goes.

I’d never have given my number to someone I don’t know. The girls’ Mum should have given her phone number if she wanted them to catch up. I don’t think this Mum is being too overprotective.

POSSIBLY was a bit to soon to messaging your husband maybe the daughter bugged her mother to contact your son or she could be a only child there could be as number of things I would just catch up at a park and make sure your there and make your judgment after the play

I’d go for a catch up at a park or play centre. My first thought is that if the girl doesn’t have many friends because she goes to a small school then maybe the mum doesn’t have many friends either. She is coming on a bit strong but she might really need a friend.