Playdate Needed for Suri Cruise--Interested?

on October 17, 2008 at 6:18 AM

At least that's what the tabloids are saying: "Suri Cruise Desperate for Friends," "Inside Suri's Lonely Life." So it must be true, right? A source told the New York Post, "Whenever she sees kids, she gets excited and runs up to them and hugs them as if she never gets to see kids her own age. There's not a lot of socialization there."

You have to admit, how many photos have we seen of the cute 2-year-old playing with other toddlers?

I asked Julie Bonner of TomKatCrazy.com, a blog and website devoted exclusively to Tom and Katie, if she thinks Suri is truly lonely for kidship.

"I have only heard of a few play dates that Suri has had and those were with the Beckham boys several months ago. But I know that not every play date of hers makes it to the news. John Lithgow did recently say that there is a mini-nursery at the theater where Katie is rehearsing for "All My Sons." He mentioned that Suri plays with another one of the actor's children there. But I think that, in general, celebrity kids do feel lonely and isolated. How could they not with the life they have to lead? When Katie wants to take Suri to the park for the afternoon, it's a big ordeal. It involves a body guard and then of course, all of the paparazzi. I believe Tom and Katie have to protect Suri, and in doing so, she may not get to play with a lot of kids her own age."

That makes me sad. After all, this is the age for social skill development. Helping little Suri get along with her peers and manage her emotions will be crucial now and later in her life, not just in relationships but in school and career. What are your thoughts?

About the author Cynthia Dermody

is The Stir's Managing Editor who has trophies in her home for her skills at the Irish Jig. She makes cupcakes with as many fattening ingredients as possible, doesn't comb her hair for months at a time, and was probably a faerie in a former life.

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Comments (9)

aidensmomma508

on Oct 17, 2008 at 8:30 AM

My son hasn't had an official "play date" but we take him to the playground and he is taking swimming lessons with kids his age. I don't think he is missing out on anything as long as he is with other kids. I think that Suri doesn't even get the chance to go to playgrounds or play groups though, which isn't good. But, she is SO CUTE!

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HisTechnoAngel

on Oct 17, 2008 at 3:24 PM

I'd do a playdate with her.. Im sure my son who is 18 months and her would get along just fine!! Daddy Tom wouldn't need to be there IMO lol... I wouldn't mind talking to Katie though :).

KellyChristal

on Oct 17, 2008 at 9:23 PM

My children are 3 and 21 months old. A dd and a ds. They only have each other to play with. I don;t think they are doing anything wrong by not exposing her to kids more. She will be in school soon enough, learning those skills.

LelandsMommy

on Oct 18, 2008 at 6:34 PM

I'd be up for a playdate with little Suri! My son is only a month older than her... I remember being pregnant at the same time as Katie, and thinking how horrible it the media was treating her pregnancy. I can imagine Suri has to have a pretty lonely life because she's ONLY 2.5 years old and already her every move is being watched and analysed... but she needs some real time with real children to develop proper social skills.

camjay

on Oct 18, 2008 at 8:55 PM

I love Suri she is just adorable and my dd in just a couple weeks younger than her!

collinsmom72

on Oct 19, 2008 at 2:16 AM

I could meet mom & her on the street & think - Hmmm they look familiar but honestly- I don't care about the Hollywood set. I would let our DS play because he would have fun with any kid and it's mean to even the younger ones. Dad could be there & I would think oh yeah you're in movies LOL- they are just parents that face huge challenges everyday, and pretty much just people too.

AmericanChild82

on Oct 19, 2008 at 2:41 AM

I'd let my kids play with her they are 8 and 5. My daughter is such a little mother hen and LOVES playing with younger children. She says its like playing with bigger sized dolls lol.

eesmommy

on Oct 19, 2008 at 9:04 AM

SHe ould come to our house, or we could meet at the park, but heck yeah, kids need other kids, its good for them to run and hollar and carry on with kids thier own age! Katie, give me a call, we will set up a time! lol

debbym

on Jul 5, 2011 at 3:31 AM

Not even a chance because she is way too spoiled and does not have any rules to follow and she is allowed to get away with whatever she wants because she gets carried everywhere and still has a pacifier! Not a good influence!