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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Couple things here

1. Stop the party favors pleassseeeee. You dont need a favor for coming to a birthday party- the party is the favor!

2. I  am not dropping my kid off in elementary school or younger. If I dont know you well enough to ask about siblings directly, I dont trust you with my child. Do you have an emergency contact list? Inhalers? Epi Pens? Are you doing headcounts and ensuring that everyone who checked in is present during the cake/food portion? Are you taking on liability for my child or are you expecting me to sign a waiver releasing the event space from liability? With that said, I cant believe that event spaces do not make it clear to hosts that each child needs a responsible adult party.

3. The more kids you invite, the messier it is because peoples lives are messy. Only invite kids you actually want to attend and if you feel the need to invite a whole class then be willing to be clear with your expectations as a host. For example, Parents: An adult must be present with your child. This is not a drop-off part. Please note that due to capacity limits, siblings of invited guests will not be able to participate in the festivities (including cake). With that said, drop-in play rates are $10. Thank you for your understanding. [/quote]

I’m not anti drop off but I would not drop off my child at scramble in kindergarten. No freaking way. That place is huge. I do know 2-3 parents reasonably well and I would ask another parent to keep an eye on my child. I hate scramble so I wouldn’t mind just declining altogether.

In years past, I have RSVPd no saying I have both kids. Some parents accept the no. I have had other parents invite both kids. I don’t ask if I can bring sibling. I’m fine not going.

I have gotten a babysitter once so I could take younger child to a party. My kids are drop off ages now so I carpool or drop off with other kid in car.[/quote]

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