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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you just write "sorry no siblings" it sounds rude and exclusionary.

If you word it slightly more gently, like "I'm sorry we're unable to accommodate siblings this year due to a maximum head-count on activities"

Or, "We normally love it when siblings attend, but this year its not possible, sorry!"[/quote]

This is ridiculous.

"No siblings, please" is fine.

Don't say "sorry."  Makes you look like a doormat.[/quote]

I don't agree that any of these makes the OP look like a doormat...  a doormat?  From a party invitation??  Uh, I think that's a bit much.

I personally think it makes her seem considerate & kind (especially if in years past the siblings have ALWAYS been invited!).
This explains that it's nothing personal & it's not THEIR particular sibling that you don't want there (because I imagine most of the parents will wonder if it's THEIR kid that caused you to write no siblings... parents are neurotic  :mrgreen: ).

Honestly, I'd go with the "I'm sorry we're unable to accommodate siblings this year due to a maximum head-count on activities".

That gets the point across without any of the worry that you'll cause hurt feelings or start drama that wasn't there to begin with.

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