I feel bad now. Was this rude of me?

[Anonymous]

It's very weird, but for a little kid with so few people celebrating I would have stayed regardless of my expectations on the front end to do some part in making it more festive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's very weird, but for a little kid with so few people celebrating I would have stayed regardless of my expectations on the front end to do some part in making it more festive.

Agreed, it wasn’t rude but it also wasn’t the kindest option.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well, it sounds like it was more of a playdate where the mom wanted to get to know you and not a birthday party. What cues did you get that it was a party?

To leave once it's clear it's not a drop-off opportunity is indeed a bit rude. Nothing to be done about it now though.

It's not a huge deal.

No, my daughter brought home a birthday party invitation. There were decorations everywhere. It just seems like everyone else was either late or didn't show.

Well, then you're the social winner of the night. If no one else showed but you did, then I have no doubt she greatly appreciated your presence, no longer how long or short.

[Anonymous]

Uh not rude at all. I hate when parents linger around.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who has a birthday party after school on a Tuesday? The other parents were probably so confused .

OP here. I know! I thought it was weird too but their daughter came to my daughter's party so we wanted to return the favor. It's until 7:30 too.

On a work/school night? Um

[Anonymous]

I don't think you're necessarily rude for not staying, but I probably would have stayed. That's such an awkward situation - inviting a bunch of people and having none of them show up. (and it's possible she's socially awkward and maybe not friendly with other parents for that reason.)

[Anonymous]

Awkward. My daughter is having her birthday party right now and only one little girl is here. See you soon, mama. 7:30 still work for you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's very weird, but for a little kid with so few people celebrating I would have stayed regardless of my expectations on the front end to do some part in making it more festive.

Agreed, it wasn’t rude but it also wasn’t the kindest option.

This. I think I would have stayed and helped make it feel like more of a party, not for the mom but for this sweet 6 year old. How was the pick up when you went back to get your daughter?

[Anonymous]

Am I the only one who wouldn't leave my kid alone with someone I had just met? With no other kids there?