I’m really surprised at the number of people who bring siblings to parties

[Anonymous]

We attended a party today where everyone brought siblings. This was an elementary party. Entire families came. Siblings were crying. The party was close by to our school. Invitation said parents could drop off.

Do families just not know any better?

[Anonymous]

Don't know better, don't plan ahead, assume that if they would be fine with siblings others will be, etc.

[Anonymous]

If the hosting family was Indian, they would probably be inclusive, call entire families, provide a hot meal with options as well as pizza and cake, have goody bags for all the kids, provide beer and wine for the adults, pack leftovers for the guests to take home and also have a clown or magician to entertain the guests.

[Anonymous]

Some people always to everything as a family.

[Anonymous]

^ “do” not “to” everything as a family

[Anonymous]

Maybe the family was fine with it. We always invited everyone. I think its weird not to.

[Anonymous]

I guess for this group the invite next time should say - not can but do drop off.

[Anonymous]

You're not required to read or respond. Especially when you have nothing to offer

[Anonymous]

My oldest just turned five. So far on my time on DCUM I've most scrolled past these many, many posts. Then I had my five year old's birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese and people brought siblings!! I couldn't believe it. I didn't have enough tickets and goodie bags. So now I get why this is such a big deal and constant topic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My oldest just turned five. So far on my time on DCUM I've most scrolled past these many, many posts. Then I had my five year old's birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese and people brought siblings!! I couldn't believe it. I didn't have enough tickets and goodie bags. So now I get why this is such a big deal and constant topic.

Did they not include siblings in their RSVP #s?

[Anonymous]

This can be really rude but I also think some groups have a bring the whole family culture.

Was this at a venue?

[Anonymous]

Because we dont have babysitters!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How do you know siblings weren't invited? Or that families didn't ask? I've also seen invites that say no siblings.

The families should not ask.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because we dont have babysitters!

That's why parties are drop off. Does that not apply to you for some reason?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don't know better, don't plan ahead, assume that if they would be fine with siblings others will be, etc.

Call it what it is: cheap people with no manners. I bet those siblings did not bring a gift but they and their parents ate like hogs.