Staying overnight allows for bonding beyond what is possible during school or daytime playdates.
Some families cite statistics regarding the potential for abuse—noting that most harm to children comes from someone the family knows and trusts—as a primary reason for opting out.
The "sleep" in sleepover is often a misnomer; lack of rest can lead to irritability, mood swings, and poor decision-making the following day.
Proximity and shared bedding make sleepovers ideal environments for the transmission of minor health issues like head lice.
