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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I get what you all are saying because hey we are American and this is our culture. But take a look at yourselves and read back over some of these things. We are a totally individualistic non family oriented, non community oriented society. This is exactly why our society is so lonely. It is a much nicer weekend activity for our family to go to a party with kids of all ages, socialize a bit with other adults, have everyone together, build a community than to have one parent go for two hours with one sibling and then come back. And the comments about the siblings is just taking it too far - like there is no possible way a kid two years older could have fun at a kids party that is not their specific friend. Actually my kids know the siblings of their friends partly because of the parties (and school). Other cultures handle this in a much different way than we do and I can definitely see the positives in that.[/quote]

[b]I just had a party at a venue that cost $2000 for 30 kids. With food and goody bags, it was $3000. [/b]I invited the entire class plus a few friends. Every single kid in my child’s class has 2-3 siblings. My party was for 30 kids. The party room had a max limit.

Even if I wanted, I couldn’t just add the 2-3 siblings of each kid and both parents. By inviting the entire class, I could not accommodate siblings.

When my kids were younger, the classes were smaller and it absolutely was more a family affair. When an elementary kid has a friend party, you are no longer inviting your adult family friends. This is a different type of party.

I think any person who has actually held a party at a venue that costs per person can understand why siblings would not be invited.

We have money. Would an extra 1k have broken the bank for us? Of course not but we just didn’t have the space.[/quote]

WTAF. What venue costs $2000 for a kid party?? Even if you invite 30 kids I don’t see how you get $2000. Our kid just had a party w 20 kids at sky zone and it was around $500. And $1000 for goody bags and food?! That is totally outrageous, I don’t care how wealthy you are…$3000 for a kids’ bday party is idiotic.

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We will likely spend 1k for a party soon. We only have them for milestones but still.
525 venue- they provide decorations for the room 
25 kids + 25-30 adults pizza= 200-250 + cake= 50 + drinks =50 + fruit= 50 + plates/napkins/silverware for adults=50
No goodie bags. 
Tip for workers=50
1025 total

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Adding I cant WAIT for drop off parties. The biggest cost outside the venue is feeding adults, who likely wont eat, but you have to have food there. Its not even a eating time frame but we still have to provide it.

Id rather take 3 kids tubing, even if it was more expensive  :lol: [/quote]

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