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re: OT parents: children birthday party etiquette
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:54 pm to Salviati
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:54 pm to Salviati
quote:
As to the birthday party for a one-year old, what's your four-year old going to do at this party with a bunch of one-year olds. Just skip the party. Your one-year old won't give a crap about going or not going. Hell, even the birthday child won't care if anyone in particular skips the party.
Maybe there will be other siblings to play with
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Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:54 pm to CorkSoaker
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When I invited kids to my kids party I made sure to specify "siblings welcome too".
This is uncommon to specify. Rule of thumb: you can bring one extra sibling if close in age.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:55 pm to lsunurse
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. Fin does it to me all the time (and I still fall for it most times)
Me too!
I know he's a sweetie who can act a little trashy in person too..
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:55 pm to CocomoLSU
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Agreed. That was simply a bitch response that apparently stems from CS and nurse's ongoing bitchfight (I assume). Calling is obviously a valid, smart, considerate option, and it's been brought up by both parents and nonparents alike.
Sometimes this place makes me think I've got a damn brain tumor with how idiotic responses are.
We never had this issue with either child because their first birthday was just family, but when they started daycare and school and they were shotgunning invites to everyone in their class, it was ROUTINE to have kids coming that we had no idea of who their parents were of it they had siblings. As such, there was no way for us to assume extra kids or their ages. It was always seen as simply being polite if parents called and asked if their other kid could come and looked at presumptuous if they did not. We've always returned this favor if we have to bring the other kid to a party they were not specifically invited to.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:55 pm to Darth_Vader
Why the fck do you go to so many children's birthday parties?
Is that part of your MC's mission?
Is that part of your MC's mission?
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:55 pm to CorkSoaker
quote:
Maybe there will be other siblings to play with
Maybe there won't be.
Hypotheticals are fun.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:55 pm to Salviati
quote:
Salviati
you and Dorothy win this thread.
i have 3 kids and feel/act the same way.
if it's a close friend, call them and ask if it's cool, chances are it will be fine to bring the 4 year old.
if not a close friend, just bring the 1 year old and find someone to watch the 4 year old.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:55 pm to High C
[quote]Not reading six pages but, as a parent, I think it's ridiculous to have a birthday part for a one year-old. What are they going to do?[/quote
I agree. I didn't start parties until 3 ( pre school)
I agree. I didn't start parties until 3 ( pre school)
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:56 pm to LouisianaLady
quote:
I know he's a sweetie who can act a little trashy in person too..
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:56 pm to MapGuy
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if it's a close friend, call them and ask if it's cool, chances are it will be fine to bring the 4 year old.
if not a close friend, just bring the 1 year old and find someone to watch the 4 year old.
this
I'm parent
so I'm right
obviously
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:57 pm to CocomoLSU
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Since the wedding, right?
Yep. It's kind of disappointing too. Nurse used to be a pretty chill lady. Never one to lose her cool. She was the teaser not the teasee.
Now she just bullies poor defenseless parent's.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:58 pm to CocomoLSU
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Surely you can't be this stupid.
Yes I can. And don't call me Shirley.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:58 pm to tgrbaitn08
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Why the fck do you go to so many children's birthday parties?
Is that part of your MC's mission?
Most are either family, close friends, or club member's kids. They add up.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:58 pm to GeauxTigerTM
quote:
We never had this issue with either child because their first birthday was just family, but when they started daycare and school and they were shotgunning invites to everyone in their class, it was ROUTINE to have kids coming that we had no idea of who their parents were of it they had siblings. As such, there was no way for us to assume extra kids or their ages. It was always seen as simply being polite if parents called and asked if their other kid could come and looked at presumptuous if they did not. We've always returned this favor if we have to bring the other kid to a party they were not specifically invited to.
And I'd have guessed the same thing without even having kids. Courtesy is courtesy, and common sense tells you as much. But a one year old isn't "in class" and wanting to invite "all their friends." Thus this situation, where a simple phone call could solve everything in a matter of 30 seconds...yet instead of that she's in here arguing with people saying that it's stupid.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:59 pm to CocomoLSU
quote:Simple.
What about all the other parents who said the opposite thing?
Being a parent gives one experience and credibility.
Even so, the parent can still be a moron.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 12:59 pm to Murray
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Yep. It's kind of disappointing too. Nurse used to be a pretty chill lady. Never one to lose her cool. She was the teaser not the teasee.
Now she just bullies poor defenseless parent's.
She's still cool in person though. So at least she's got that going for her...which is nice.
quote:
Yes I can. And don't call me Shirley.
:golfclap:
Posted on 7/1/14 at 1:00 pm to CocomoLSU
I love parenting threads SO MUCH
Posted on 7/1/14 at 1:01 pm to Salmon
same..
i whip my kids with a belt and my hand.. discuss
i whip my kids with a belt and my hand.. discuss
Posted on 7/1/14 at 1:01 pm to Darth_Vader
I consider myself to have a fairly large circle of friends and family and I don't think I've been to 10 children's birthday parties in my 25 years of adulthood.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 1:01 pm to Darth_Vader
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Most are either family, close friends, or club member's kids. They add up.
So we're supposed to take advice from someone who thinks that assless leather riding chaps and a pack of cigarettes is the perfect gift for a kid's birthday?
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