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[quote=Anonymous]In the preschool years, lots of whole families (or both parents with kid) show up - I think people are trying to meet classmates families etc. I’ve had to take my younger, who was an infant, to parties, and by the time she was old enough to reach for a favor or treat, I would tell her no. And now that she’s even older, my DH and I tag team parties so someone can stay home with the younger. If one of us is out of town, I would confirm with the host parent first, and also not have the younger one take anything unless there are extras at the end that are offered. It will be some much easier when they become drop off parties and each child can have their own parties to join. I think people are ridiculously entitled, especially when a party is at a venue, to expect the hosts to pay for their entire family to participate.

And I can’t believe the PP who said they would make their older child - who was an invited guest - give the favor to a tantrumming younger child to appease him/her. Way to plant the seeds of resentment among your kids and teach the younger one they can get their way by throwing a fit. [/quote]

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