[jimktrains2]

I think/hope GP is being sarcastic. I've never seen anyone reimburse anyone for a playdate.

I also live in a neighborhood where you see everyone outside regularly so a lot of it is spontaneous.

Even with my wife's moms group that has arranged playdates, though, no one pays anyone else.

[Moru]

That's just another way of paying. Next week it's your turn to host the playdate.

[jimktrains2]

That's significantly different than paying someone in cash. (Also, I didn't say they rotate, they do, but it's not among everyone. Some people have larger houses and are happier to host so they do it more often.)