Would you change party date for child’s good friend

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not sure if I would once original date set but when my DC younger I always confirmed the 2-3 best buds were available and then set date and then asked who else they wanted.

This is what we always do. Just have a family only celebration on the actual birthday.

[Anonymous]

If your kid really wants you to, and you think the other child will come, why not?

If it is inconvenient, though, offer your child a "second birthday" with BFF. Movie and a restaurant, or something you wouldn't do with a group of kids.

[Anonymous]

Happened to us, we didn't change dates, because of logistics. We just had another small playdate birthday 'party' with some cupcakes.

[Anonymous]

With my DD, I always check with her two best friends ahead of time. DS doesn't have any best friends so we just hope for the best. I don't know why you wouldn't change it given your set of facts.

[Anonymous]

if you've told other people the date, then no. One of DD's friends rescheduled for a date she knew 2 others could attend,but knew DD was unavailable. It stung.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If your kid really wants you to, and you think the other child will come, why not?

If it is inconvenient, though, offer your child a "second birthday" with BFF. Movie and a restaurant, or something you wouldn't do with a group of kids.

To me, this seems like much more trouble than moving the date of a party that hasn't even been set yet. I would do it; it's not a big deal at all and makes birthday kid happy with no reason not to.

[Anonymous]

This is why you make your plans, then issue invitations. Don't talk about possibilities and plans, or you get these kind of curveballs.

But yes, I would change in this case.

And next time, make your plans, but keep your mouth shut during the planning process!