There's plenty of Meetups for Desi Singles, Single Parents to mingle and socialize but none which caters to Desi Kids of Divorced Desis. So, thought it would be good to start one for the Desi Kids of Single Parents! If you are divorced or separated, and have child(ren) living with you in full or shared custody and looking for ways to keep your children occupied, entertained in a protected "desi" environment, while trying make good with your own life, then you should join this group.

Parenting is difficult as is these days. Single Parenting even more difficult. They say - it takes a village to raise a child...Lets make this the village for the divorced children!

PLEASE NOTE: THIS GROUP IS FOR SINGLE PARENTS OF "ASIAN INDIAN" ORIGIN ONLY.

What to expect from this group?

Two types of events:

1) Desi Single Parents+Kids Events

These are events keeping kids in mind - to attend you must have children. Bring your kids, let kids hang out together, play together, and be merry. Forget that you are single, looking to meet other other people, etc. Spend quality time with your kids...think of the group and group members as extended family! Events could be catering to different age groups. RSVP to only those appropriate for your child(ren)'s age or of interest to your child(ren).

Examples of Parents+Kids Events - Kids movies, Camping, Visit to the Zoo, day at local amusement park/beach, few hours at Pump-it-Out/Mini-Golf/bowling, Teens Hang-out, Volunteering events, Diwali/Christmas Parties with kids, Ski-trips, or even something more elaborate like Cruises, trip to Disney/Hawaii, etc. Basically, anything that kids might enjoy.

2) Desi Single Parents Only Events

These would be adults only - no kids allowed events. These events would be your opportunity to meet/mingle with other single parents and giving yourself the "space/time for yourself".

Examples of Parents Only Events - Single parent support/discussion, Parents Night-out at the movies, Coffee Meets, Parent only lunches/dinners, Bar-hopping, Karokes, Dancing, maybe even things like College Prep forums, etc...

Divorce Support:

iBASP is not a divorce support group. But there are times when anyone could use a helping hand. If anyone here needs support or help, please reach out and ask for it. 

Your Group Profile:

Members must maintain an open profile and answer all the profile questions. Photo would be nice. You can put your kids photographs online at your risk, but is not required. Profile must list your ages of your child(ren) and their gender.

If you do not want to be contacted by anyone, you should turn off Email Contact.

Group Membership:

• Membership will be granted only to single parents with complete profile.
• You must be "single" (divorced/separated or in the process) and must have one or more kids.
• If you and your ex want to be members, that's ok. Please be nice to each other if you attend same meetup. If you cannot see each other for any reasons or have restraining orders, etc, then chose not to attend same event.
• If you an issueless divorcee or were never married or are married, then this group is NOT for you! Please join the infinite other Meetup groups.
• If a member marries or changes the single status then please remove yourself from the group and move on. If any of you get married within the group, let's celebrate, party and send you away from here!

Membership Dues:

None.

Co-listing Events:

Desi Parents+Kids Events will never be co-listed on any other groups. However, at times, some of the events on Bay Area Single Parents might be co-listed here. Single Parents Only Events organized by this group maybe in co-listed in other Desi Meetup Groups and vice-versa at the discretion of the Organizers. To co-list an event with another group, first keep in mind that this is a single parents group.

Event Posting & RSVP Guidelines:

• Event title must clearly indicate whether its Parents+Kids or Parents-Only Event.
• If its Parent+Kids Event, make sure you indicate target age group (Under 8, Under 12, Teens, All Ages)
• Any co-listed activity must have some focus on single parents. Event description must tell members that the event is co-listed and it must name the outside group.
• Please give lead time of at least one or two weeks for any event, giving members time to RSVP. If you want to suggest some impromptu events, like meet for dinner or movie in the evening, you are probably better off by calling some of your friends to see if they would like to join in.
• This group is meant to be low-pressure, for-fun event. No offense, but no events with affiliation to religious, spiritual groups or organizations with cult-like bearing (Art Of Living, Scientology - to name some) will be allowed.
• If RSVP and Payments are required for the events, it must be made in advance through Meetup and Amazon Payments.
• If your RSVP for event, you should attend. No shows are no no fun. If you RSVP and cancel out last minute or do not attend, you maybe be black-listed (how? need ideas!)
• If you are attending with your child(ren), please add comment shows age/gender of your child (use something like 8B for 8yr old boy, 8G for 8yr old girl)

Become an Organizer:

This group is started with community intent and requires community effort/support to keep it running. Coming up with events, organizing it, etc is not an easy task. Neither is parenting solo. We need members to show interest and sign up as organizers - more the merrier. Without active participation, group will die out.

Photo Policy:

Respecting privacy of attendees and their minor children, no photos will be posted for any of the events hosted by the group. You can take photographs at events if there's no objections, but please do not post on the website. If you want to see the face behind the names or see how much fun the group is having, then attend the events!

Rules & Regulations:

• Divorces are hard on everyone, especially kids.
• Be nice to one another, especially your children.
• Be civilized, respect each other.
• Do not post ridiculous welcome messages or negative comments.
• If you RSVP and cannot attend at the last moment, please do so at least 24 hours before the event. No shows defeats the purpose. If you RSVP and don't attend, you maybe removed from the group.
• Minors have eyes and ears. They see things, hear things and by virtue of being minors have tendency to misunderstand and misinterpret things.

Zero-tolerance Policy:

For anyone who is abusive, violent, posts negative comments, harasses any members, uses inappropriate language/gestures, indecent or offensive behavior especially in the presence of minors.

Assumptions of Risks and Release of Liability:

If you are attending any events, with or without kids, it is assumed you are doing so at your own risk. Organizers cannot be held liable or sued for any accidents, personal injury, property damage or any unfortunate problems. Organizers cannot be held liable for group member misconduct or offense of any sort.