[Tainan]

I'm going to side with Marie2 & CA on this one. IMO if one can be a good example for a 'lost' kid its a positive thing. I know the worries one has now a days, but, again IMO, its worth it if it helps the kid.
I'm not criticizing your decisions, just giving another perspective.

I've got a 13 yr old and had a few kids like this who were/are friends of his. Sometimes a kid just needs a place to feel secure. They need to know where the walls are that hold their life.

[Judith Anne]

I’m siding with the other posters, because this child is not an appropriate age to go to other people’s houses and play, unless arrangements were made with parents ahead of time for limited time.

A 3 yo is too young for independent roaming.