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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have 3 kids and have hosted 20 parties. Minus 2 parties, every single party I have hosted have kids unable to come for various reasons. Some got the date wrong. Some are sick. Some have family visiting. Some just no show. I have had people also bring uninvited siblings or last minute RSVPs and less common show up without RSVPing at all.

It happens.[/quote]

+1. I have three kids. All of the above happens. Assume positive intentions. [/quote]

I also have 3 kids and have seen a lot of stuff come up at kid parties. And yeah, it happens. It’s not anything to get super upset about, especially as a one off, but most people are at least going to make a mental note if someone flakes and doesn’t even apologize.

We invited one kid to my DD’s party who no show’d. I then heard from a friend that the kid unexpectedly showed up at her kid’s party without RSVPing. I’ve had a few other flakey encounters with the parents. So they definitely have earned a reputation for being like this.

I really drill it in my kids to honor commitments (to RSVPs, sports games, etc.) and to always thank the host when they’re invited somewhere. We show up on time and apologize if we miss something for some reason. Being respectful of others is important to us. My kids are the picked friend for a lot of invites, and I do think being a reliable family has a lot to do with this. [/quote]

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