Dear Annie: My family lives in a close-knit neighborhood. I’m good friends with two women in particular, “Leslie” and “Tara.” Leslie’s daughter “Ashley” and my son “Ben,” both in sixth grade, have been best friends since first grade. They love to play outside together on nice day s. Our friend Tara’s son, “Lyle,” is in kindergarten and also loves to play outside with the “big kids.” ...read more read less