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LuckyStar
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Re: Kids Party- Adult food option question--
Posted by stinger
After a certain age (6-7) kids should be dropped off and parents should write it in the invite “feel free to drop off your child”. Bday parties at outside places are so expensive as it is, but convenient and fun. I say most parents dont expect to eat but its a bonus to get a slice and water or soda. I would buy pizza - once slice per parent/per kid, NOT for TWO parents per kid. Since when does another kids bday party become a couples outing with their child!?
DH and I have both attended every kids party DD has been invited to. Grated, she’s 2 and that will likely change but we both get a kick out of seeing her play with her friends.
Almost every child who came to her 2nd birthday party had both parents with them. I thought it was great and had more than enough food (wraps and salads) AND coffee for all the parents. I find it incredibly rude to not have something (pizza is more than ok) for the adults. I would never, ever invite anyone to an event of any kind and not have ample food and drink for each and every person who attended.
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NervousNell
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Re: Kids Party- Adult food option question--
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by stinger
After a certain age (6-7) kids should be dropped off and parents should write it in the invite “feel free to drop off your child”. Bday parties at outside places are so expensive as it is, but convenient and fun. I say most parents dont expect to eat but its a bonus to get a slice and water or soda. I would buy pizza - once slice per parent/per kid, NOT for TWO parents per kid. Since when does another kids bday party become a couples outing with their child!?
DH and I have both attended every kids party DD has been invited to. Grated, she’s 2 and that will likely change but we both get a kick out of seeing her play with her friends.
Almost every child who came to her 2nd birthday party had both parents with them. I thought it was great and had more than enough food (wraps and salads) AND coffee for all the parents. I find it incredibly rude to not have something (pizza is more than ok) for the adults. I would never, ever invite anyone to an event of any kind and not have ample food and drink for each and every person who attended.
I agree 100%!
I used to take DH with me to every kids party. Basically to have someone to talk to.
And if I had to suffer, he had to suffer. We are a team.
Not to mention, I work full time and weekends are our family time. Time for all 3 of us to spend together.
And yes, you have to have food for them. It's hospitality 101.
If you can't afford to host a party properly, don't host it.
Cut back on something else.
Message edited 4/27/2018 11:54:15 AM.
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stinger
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Re: Kids Party- Adult food option question--
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by stinger
After a certain age (6-7) kids should be dropped off and parents should write it in the invite “feel free to drop off your child”. Bday parties at outside places are so expensive as it is, but convenient and fun. I say most parents dont expect to eat but its a bonus to get a slice and water or soda. I would buy pizza - once slice per parent/per kid, NOT for TWO parents per kid. Since when does another kids bday party become a couples outing with their child!?
DH and I have both attended every kids party DD has been invited to. Grated, she’s 2 and that will likely change but we both get a kick out of seeing her play with her friends.
Almost every child who came to her 2nd birthday party had both parents with them. I thought it was great and had more than enough food (wraps and salads) AND coffee for all the parents. I find it incredibly rude to not have something (pizza is more than ok) for the adults. I would never, ever invite anyone to an event of any kind and not have ample food and drink for each and every person who attended.
I see a 2 yo party as being one where family and and parents friends are invited. 2yo dont have their own friends do they? From daycare? I didnt catch how old the OP child is.
But IMO it gets out of control how much money you can spend year after year and then for multiple kids.
Times have changed. Especially with what is considered rude. These are little kids bday parties not major milestones like a communion.
I never said dont feed them just no reason to go overboard either. Simple (pizza) is fine. We put too much pressure on ourselves and then care what others will think.
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| Posted 4/27/18 12:00 PM |
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stinger
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Re: Kids Party- Adult food option question--
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by stinger
After a certain age (6-7) kids should be dropped off and parents should write it in the invite “feel free to drop off your child”. Bday parties at outside places are so expensive as it is, but convenient and fun. I say most parents dont expect to eat but its a bonus to get a slice and water or soda. I would buy pizza - once slice per parent/per kid, NOT for TWO parents per kid. Since when does another kids bday party become a couples outing with their child!?
DH and I have both attended every kids party DD has been invited to. Grated, she’s 2 and that will likely change but we both get a kick out of seeing her play with her friends.
Almost every child who came to her 2nd birthday party had both parents with them. I thought it was great and had more than enough food (wraps and salads) AND coffee for all the parents. I find it incredibly rude to not have something (pizza is more than ok) for the adults. I would never, ever invite anyone to an event of any kind and not have ample food and drink for each and every person who attended.
I agree 100%!
I used to take DH with me to every kids party. Basically to have someone to talk to.
And if I had to suffer, he had to suffer. We are a team.
Not to mention, I work full time and weekends are our family time. Time for all 3 of us to spend together.
And yes, you have to have food for them. It's hospitality 101.
If you can't afford to host a party properly, don't host it.
Cut back on something else.
I figured both parents working is the reason. I never said dont feed them!
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PearlJamChick
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Re: Kids Party- Adult food option question--
DH and I get invited to a few kids parties every year (friends’ kids/cousins’ kids)...there’s always pizza and beer for the adults.
Hell, we’re doing the March of Dimes this weekend with our friends and you better believe the bottoms of the strollers will have beer in them.
That’s how we roll. Cheers!
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| Posted 4/27/18 12:17 PM |
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rebeccamol
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Kids Party- Adult food option question--
salads, some people (and kids)cant eat the pizza due to allergies.
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| Posted 4/27/18 12:48 PM |
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blu6385
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Re: Kids Party- Adult food option question--
Posted by luvbuffet
Wraps!!! We have been invited to a ton of kids bday parties and I’m shocked at how little food is always served!! Is this a thing?? Like....I shouldn’t have to leave early because I’m starving. Thanks for thinking Of the adults in attendance!!!!
yes typically this a thig. And honestly its a kids party its not for adults and I get that the adults have to attend at a young age so they should be fed. But I think just offering pizza is fine enough.
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