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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can not believe how many people are outraged that someone would bring their other child to a party (1) in a public space with other non-party paying customers on site (not a private party space); (2) pay for their child separately; and (3) stay to occupy/entertain their child independent of the party.

Seriously, some of you on DCUM absolutely amaze me sometimes.

I can't believe there are that many people IRL who would be outraged by this.  Parents have done this many times over the years at my kids' birthday parties.  It's completely not a problem for us.  If there's extra pizza and cake, we invite them to join us.  If there's not, we don't.  Either way, we're 100% completely not offended.

So I guess the thing to do, OP, would be to email the parent to ask.  Be clear that you'll be paying, steering clear of the party (playtime and food), and staying on site to supervise/play with your other child.  This way you're being completely up front and can decide based on what the host says in response.

GL.[/quote]

As another voice of sanity, I totally agree with this up to the last paragraph. There's nothing to be gained from emailing them. Either they will take your question at face value, in which case you are either asking a really dumb question or implying you are worried they are slightly crazy.  Or, they will see it as fishing for an invitation and feel put on the spot. [/quote]

I'm the PP.  You know what?  You're right.  Strike that last paragraph!   :oops:

I was trying to split the difference and maybe find a way to be extra considerate to the crazies.  But I can see how that would backfire for crazy and non-crazy parents alike.  
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