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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you need to write "No siblings" if that's what you want.  A lot of people don't follow or don't know the rules anymore.  In my circle, the invitations are always addressed to the kid, with the understanding that the whole family is invited.  I was confused about this at first and wasn't sure who we could/should bring.

I also think if you have a party that's far away, you need to understand that people may not come if they can't bring the other kids.  Sometimes it's not possible to drive and drop-off for a 2 hour party if it's not right in the immediate neighborhood. And I think people would do well to remember that it's nice to host, but your guests are also carving time out of their busy weekends to attend your party and bring a gift.  They are making an effort too.[/quote]

There are always other things to do. Don't make lame excuses. Drop the kid then go get gas, do grocery shopping, run some other errand. Don't act like this venue is in a desert with nothing else around. You just really want to bring your kids and have them experience the activity. It's so obvious.[/quote]

I don't do this myself, but I understand it.  We invite everyone and serve full meals and have goody bags for all the RSVPs plus extra.  I don't worry if an extra sibling shows up.  I think most people are doing their best.  It's a kids party, not a wedding.  Life goes on.[/quote]

Then you're not having a venue party where there are caps on sizes. Do you understand how there might be other constraints when the party is not in your backyard?[/quote]

I do have venue parties but I plan for this.  And if I was that constrained I would write "no siblings" or something to that effect on the RSVP.  Like I stated in my first post.  This is not worth worrying about- just make it clear.[/quote]

Good to know you rent the entire venue out to accommodate everyone's extended family. Did it occur to you other people have more modest budgets and would like a fun party with a few close friends? Or is it: "no fun parties for poor kids because someone want to bring their cousin and Grandma too"?[/quote]

I would love if if someone brought their grandma to my kid's party.  Grandmas are the best![/quote]

Then you write "Grandmas and siblings welcome!" on your invitations. But unless it says that, it's not a free for all.[/quote]

I think you're just stirring the pot.  There's no way you have any real friends with your attitude.  Write "no siblings" or "no grandmas" or whoever has been showing up at your parties and be done with it.  But I seriously doubt this is the monumental problem you have made it out to be.[/quote]

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