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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I hope I won't get flamed for this - I guess it'll come off judgy but I don't mean it that way.

My child is six, in first grade. We're pretty permissive but we generally don't allow video games; also, after a bad injury last year, we're kind of anxious about high-impact activities. If birthday parties at places like Dave & Busters or SkyZone were once in a blue moon, it would be fine, but it seems like every weekend our son is invited to another party at a place where we would ordinarily never let him play. Of course, he loves these events, and we want him to have fun. But it's a long drive to Gaithersburg or northern Rockville from where we live downtown, so every party eats up a whole afternoon, plus I have to spend money on a gift for some kid who isn't even close friend to my son. Is it cruel and/or rude to decline some of these invites?[/quote]
Don't overdo it.  Sounds like you have many friends as does your child.  The combination could create an overwhelming amount of events.  This may be especially tough on you if you're an introvert.[/quote]

OP here - thank you for acknowledging this. I am very introverted, but I do not have social anxiety and I am friendly and comfortable with a good number of the parents who inevitably attend these parties. Our kids also play sports and attend aftercare together. [/quote]
Then politely decline. People usually know that introverts need alone recharge time, yes, but they rarely understand how draining events like chaotic birthday parties can be.  Ugh, the small talk is exhausting. [/quote]

OP needs to rope her husband in on this. Dads aren’t expected to make small talk, for some reason.[/quote]

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