Our home was the "Home" for everyone too. We had to talk to the parents of every chid that stayed overnight at our house and they all were very aware of the rules and respected us and the rules. I wouldn't have changed a thing as all the kids had a great time and the memories now are priceless. Now the grands make our house "full". BUT, I'd never let kids stay overnight on Christmas Eve and I'd think the parents wouldnt allow that either