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LuckyStar
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Classmate Birthday Party
DD just got invited to her first ever classmate party  I've seen so much back and forth on this, but is it ok if DH and I both go? It's her first one and we both really want to see her interact with her little friends. We're not looking to be fed, we just want to see her have fun. Thoughts?
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NervousNell
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Re: Classmate Birthday Party
I always took DH with me to the kiddie parties... more for company for me.
It was fine. He never ate at them...I did.
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| Posted 10/2/17 8:26 PM |
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MrsT809
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Classmate Birthday Party
I think it's fine. Very few parents typically eat so there's always tons of extra food for grown ups.
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| Posted 10/2/17 9:01 PM |
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Katareen
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It should be fine
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| Posted 10/2/17 9:35 PM |
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Classmate Birthday Party
I was planning on a asking the same question because my DS just got his first invite.
What about an infant? Can I bring our 5 month old or should I see if Grandparents can watch? I feel like a baby wouldn't be an issue, not like he'll eat or expect to play with the other kids.
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| Posted 10/2/17 10:20 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Classmate Birthday Party
Posted by starbrightgirl8
I was planning on a asking the same question because my DS just got his first invite.
What about an infant? Can I bring our 5 month old or should I see if Grandparents can watch? I feel like a baby wouldn't be an issue, not like he'll eat or expect to play with the other kids.
I have had moms come to my DD's parties with infants. They held them or they were in strollers. It was perfectly fine. It's not like they eat or participate in anything
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| Posted 10/2/17 10:23 PM |
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gina409
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Re: Classmate Birthday Party
I think it's fine! We always both went
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| Posted 10/2/17 11:25 PM |
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CindySN23
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Classmate Birthday Party
I only go by myself since my DH doesnt think we should both go. Some places charge for the adults so I would be mindful of that.
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| Posted 10/3/17 7:14 AM |
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M514
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Classmate Birthday Party
Usually DH is working, but if he’s home, I still go by myself. A lot of the parties we have gone too have small eating areas and it gets crowded and chaotic with all the kids, parents and party hosts. I really only see one parent per child at the parties.
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| Posted 10/3/17 7:41 AM |
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Jenn79
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Re: Classmate Birthday Party
I always go by myself too. My friend just had a party where only 10 adults were included and she had to pay for each adult over that. That was at a place that all adults pay when you walk in anyway. If you're going to a place that adults don't usually pay then it's probably okay.
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| Posted 10/3/17 8:39 AM |
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BargainMama
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Classmate Birthday Party
We have been to a ton of parties over the years, and had a ton of parties. I can honestly say that 99.9% of the time, only one parent comes.
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| Posted 10/3/17 9:09 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Classmate Birthday Party
Regardless of what most people do, if he wants to go and see his daughter at her first classmates party- he should go.
Dads are parents too and I think it's great that he WANTS to go..
I would never have an issue with both parents attending unless it was like a movie or someplace I had to pay for adults.
But if it's her first party, I would assume it's at a kiddie type place and I doubt they will be charging for your husband to go in the bounce house or whatever.
Weekends are also our only family time as I work all week long so we like to spend it together.
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| Posted 10/3/17 9:17 AM |
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Summergrl14
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Classmate Birthday Party
One parent or both of us have always taken DD to her classmate birthdays and the majority of kids at the parties have had both parents there as well. For DD's party I expected at least one or both parents to accompany their kid and planned accordingly for food and such. I think it's also absolutely acceptable to bring an infant child that is not eating or participating.
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| Posted 10/3/17 11:03 AM |
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Michi
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Classmate Birthday Party
My husband always enjoys seeing my daughter have fun so when possible we both go. I don't see a big deal bringing an infant who they wouldnt be paying for. Another sibling is another story.
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| Posted 10/3/17 11:47 AM |
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Budjeg11
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I think its fine!!
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| Posted 10/3/17 2:40 PM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: Classmate Birthday Party
I've been to most of DC's classmate parties, and DW and I have both been to several parties. We've also hosted several classmate parties at various venues.
As long as there isn't a charge per adult, I've never heard of anyone having any issues. The adults usually hang out together while the kids go off and play.
For younger DC, I think it's kind of assumed that a lot of the parents will be there.
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| Posted 10/3/17 2:47 PM |
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SLPRunner
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Classmate Birthday Party
We always go together, unless my DH rather get stuff done around the house.
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| Posted 10/3/17 6:16 PM |
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LuckyStar
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Re: Classmate Birthday Party
Posted by NervousNell
Regardless of what most people do, if he wants to go and see his daughter at her first classmates party- he should go.
Dads are parents too and I think it's great that he WANTS to go..
I would never have an issue with both parents attending unless it was like a movie or someplace I had to pay for adults.
But if it's her first party, I would assume it's at a kiddie type place and I doubt they will be charging for your husband to go in the bounce house or whatever.
Weekends are also our only family time as I work all week long so we like to spend it together.
Thanks, this was exactly my thought process.
It's at a gymnastics place, so I don't think space will be an issue and I just looked at the website, they charge for food for parents but not per parent so I think we're good.
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| Posted 10/3/17 7:24 PM |
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FirstMate
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Re: Classmate Birthday Party
I think its fine. I just had my DS's bday party and both parents came for a couple of the kids. I didn't even think anything of it.
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| Posted 10/4/17 11:41 AM |
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JME78
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Classmate Birthday Party
Its fine, we both don't go now that our kids are both mobile, but when my DD was an infant we went as a family with our DS.
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| Posted 10/4/17 11:59 AM |
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backfor3
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Re: Classmate Birthday Party
i've been to parties where both parents have gone, i don't think its a big deal at all if you both go. Enjoy!
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| Posted 10/6/17 12:41 PM |
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blu6385
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Re: Classmate Birthday Party
As long as your not bringing a sibling along then yes I think its fine.
When I host parties I always assume most will be bringing both parents. Some do some don't.
Any party I went to if adults needed to be included in the head count they asked you RSVP # of adults.
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| Posted 10/6/17 2:34 PM |
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