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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Actually- given that she was asked in advance if her child was available that day- I don't think she can decline.

I'm unclear if it is an activity that you don't think your son will do well at, or if he told you he doesn't want to go.
I would suggest sending an email along the following lines to the other Mom.

Hi Larla-
I know I told you that Precious could come to Larlo's party on the 20th.  I see that you are planning to take the boys caving.  Precious is terrified of dark enclosed spaces, and struggles with claustrophobia.  Would you like me to bring Precious for the non-caving part of it?  Or would you prefer he not come?  We are okay either way.   I'm glad Larlo and Precious are friends, thanks for inviting him.[/quote]

Without knowing what the activity is, OP, I think this is the best advice you are going to get.[/quote]

+1.  We did this with a soccer party invite years ago.

DS was not into soccer at all.   (liked to get the ball and run around playing keep-away instead which happened twice in pre-school age classes, so we pulled him and never looked back on soccer).
Anyhow, DS liked the kid, so I wrote parent and asked if we could join in for cake, singing, etc. part only.   That worked out fine.[/quote]

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