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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  The hosting question is interesting way to look at it.  I definitely don't feel my role is the same level of hosting as at my house.  I also don't think I'm babysitting all of these kids.  Some of these scenarios are farfetched because I'm also not going to be taking epipens- I don't know how to administer that and if that's your concern you should probably stay with your child.  That's not a conversation to have as you drop off a 8 year old guest! The workers are there to manage the place, provide directions, maintain safety.  Only drop off your child of you think he is able to play properly and listen.  I see it as kids coming to a party for my kid - which is why I immediately realized you guys were right that birthday boy has to be there.  But the adults are just there to facilitate that and, so long as they are responsible , I feel they are kind of fungible.

Also, we have 2.5 months, it's not around the corner.

But - we have a plan that I think is pretty good.  I'm glad I read above that recitals are notorious for being late. Back later.[/quote]

You are better off thinking of yourself hosting an event at another location or venue.  Think of the employees at the venue like a catering company.  They are responsible for making sure the facility is running, but they are not specifically responsible for your group or party.   Most of them expect the person who made the reservation to show up, provide the staff with decorations, food (if not catered by the venue) and any specifics of setup for the party room/location.  They often ask for a confirmation of the final head count of the party, especially for places that have a number included but additional guests cost more.  One of you needs to be there at the start of the event to make sure that any last minute details or questions that the venue staff has (even if you gave the information over the phone to another staff member who isn't there) can be answered before they start the event.  Some will not start the event until the person who made the reservation is actually on the premises.  Finally, it is just rude to not be there to greet your guests.  Yes, your child is there to talk to his friends, but as the parental host, you should be there to at least say hello to the parents of the other kids before they parents head out.  That's just basic courtesy.  Despite your child being the birthday honoree, you are the ones who invited the kids to the party.  Even for drop off parties, most parents want to drop their kids off with the birthday kid's parents, e.g. they are transfer parental responsibility to you as the party host.  This isn't a camp where you can delegate that responsibility to relative like your sister-in-law.  That's just rude.  You invited them, you be there to greet them.

At 2.5 months, you have plenty of time to find another date, time or venue for the birthday party that does not conflict with your younger son's recital.  And frankly 6pm on a Sunday is not an odd time for a party.  You can go in, the kids can play for an hour and then have their pizza at 7pm.  It's late, but for 8 year olds, that's not that bad.  It's note like they are toddler/preschoolers where they need to eat in the 5:00-6:00pm range.  8 year olds can wait a little longer for dinner.  If they get too hungry, get some individual chips or apples and put them aside.  Tell the kids they can run into the party room to grab a snack and come back.[/quote]

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