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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If I don't know the parents then this is a great opportunity to get to know them. Depending on the location and time of the party I have seen parents that stay, even if its a drop off party at age 8. For playdates and parties if I don't know the parent, I arrive, drop off kid talk with the parents, help with the party set up and decide at that point if I will stay or go. Sometimes there is a nice social gathering for parents going on and I enjoy gettting to know everyone. Sometimes I'm one of the few that is staying. For us I'd rather use it as a way to meet other kids and parents. [/quote]

May be construed as rude, but maybe you could phrase it this way:

"I'm so sorry Janey won't be able to make it this time, as she is just not ready for drop-off parties yet."

Then, if it IS okay for you to attend with her, they'd reply, "Oh, you can definitely come with her if you like!"

Or,

If it is not really appropriate/they do not have room for parents/etc., they can just accept your declining the invitation.[/quote]

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