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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I drop my child off because I've got 3 other children and don't want to be hauling them all into your house/party. But I wouldn't drop off if my child couldn't handle it. She can use the bathroom by herself, will follow instructions, stay with the group, etc. So saying snacks or whatever will be provided for parents would not entice me to stay.[/quote]

Yes, this.   If all you do is mention snacks for parents, I would just assume that meant parents are "welcome to stay" but not "required" or even "requested."

I too, have 4 kids...and if my husband has a work or other obligation that day, I would not be able to stay with my child at your child's party, unless you also wanted to host ALL of my kids...and well, that has already been hotly debated on DCUM.   Anyway, you may find that for many in your child's guest list, they have the same situation and they would either have to 1) drop off 2)bring a few siblings, or 3)just decline the invite.[/quote]

I think you have lost perspective.  The party isn't free child care. The parents need to have time to focus on the their child and run the party.  Your child at 4, still needs help at a stranger's house at a party where almost every other kid has a parent.  
Yes, you have 4 kids and your youngest is one of them. You as the parent need to make the time for your 4th child and that means that sometimes you need to arrange the schedule so that your older ones go somewhere via carpool or maybe don't go.

It's easy to say to that it doesn't matter because it's only a 4 yr old bday party but the attitude is pervasive and soon it will be it doesn't matter because it's just the 2nd grade recital or the 8th grade play.
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