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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Real talk: unless it's your kid's best friend, most people don't want to commit to a kid party weeks in advance; they want to keep their calendars open in case something better comes along.

I'm not like this - I RSVP in a timely manner and I get my kid there if I can - but many people have this attitude. [/quote]

Yeah, I get that. I really do. But it's still rude.[/quote]

Is it really rude? Inviting my kid is an act that I am thankful for, but it’s not an obligation to commit right away. If I know my kid can’t make it or won’t want to go, I reply no - I actually love those invites because I can remove it from my list of to do’s. If not, I need to ask my kid and figure out rides, whether it will conflict with other activities, who will take my middle schooler to his activities, etc. Almost always, my kid (age 10) will want to go to a sports practice instead of a party if there is a tournament/meet coming up. He will also decline a Friday or Saturday afternoon/evening party if he has to wake up really early the next morning. He doesn’t want to go to every birthday party and sometimes will say no based on the activity. I use paperless for parties and if people rsvp a few days beforehand, I appreciate it. I have had good friends not rsvp until the last minute and I don’t take it personally.

OP, I suggest turning off your notifications from paperless. Just check a week before the party and remind any stragglers. And honestly, given the way this cold/flu/covid season is going, some of those yes’s will turn into no’s right before the party. [/quote]

I didn’t say you have to commit right away but yes, I do think it’s rude to wait til a few days before an event to rsvp. If I send invites to a kids bday party a month in advance, I don’t expect RSVPs right away but I do think you should be able to respond at least a week before the party so I can plan.[/quote]

I just think it’s hard to live life if you are constantly being offended by minor things. I rsvp in a timely fashion because I have the bandwidth to do this. But I don’t care if a few people rsvp a few days beforehand. They usually apologize and ask if it’s still ok to come, and I say of course, we are happy that your kid can come. They are busy. It’s just a kid’s birthday party, not a wedding. [/quote]

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