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Re: Minimum age for leaving a child unattended at a party
By: DaDancingPsych Date: January 16, 2023, 7:41 am
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The "single parent" issue has had me thinking. Yes, hosting a
party where "a parent is required" might eliminate some kids
who's single parent (or even duo parents) cannot attend. That
stinks, but that happens with all kinds of parties. If you host
a pool party, as a non-swimmer, I may feel uncomfortable
attending. If you host a shower and I just lost my job, I may
not be able to afford a gift and feel like I can't attend. If
you host a child focused party, as a non-parent, I may not
really fit the criteria of a guest. Life happens sometimes.
I think as a host, you need to decide the sort of party that you
are willing and able to host. If you want/need a parent to
attend, then so be it. If you are able to offer sufficient
supervision (either yourself or from recruiting other parents),
then that's fine, too. The key (and it sounds like you've
figured this out) is to be clear what you are offering and what
your expectations are. If a single parent sends regrets citing
their unavailability, then you can decide if you are
willing/able to offer supervision for their child. But I also
don't think that that is necessarily required as much as that
may stink.
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Re: Minimum age for leaving a child unattended at a party
By: mime Date: January 23, 2023, 11:51 pm
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I agree with everyone who said that your invitation should be
clear. I'm grateful for the invitations that have clear
expectations, because the guests are trying to figure it out
too! When asking parents to stay, make sure to have enough food,
beverages, and seating for all of them. It stinks to stand in
the heat for a 2 hour party because the one picnic table in the
shade is for the kids' activity...
My kids were around 6 or 7 when they transitioned to parties
where parents dropped and ran. At that point, most parents from
school had met each other, and kids were used to being together
with one adult/teacher in charge.
One party for 5-year olds was interesting: they had 2 rooms. One
had the party, with some actors dressed as mermaids leading the
activities and serving pizza. The other room was for the
parents, where we watched the football game and ate pizza. The
kids were kind of alone, but mom or dad was just in the next
room. That was a thoughtful host!
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Re: Minimum age for leaving a child unattended at a party
By: jazzgirl205 Date: March 18, 2023, 9:28 pm
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I think my daughter's 4th birthday party was the last party
where all the parents stayed. For her 5th b'day party, none of
the parents stayed. For her 6th party maybe one or 2 stayed. I
had 10 or 15 guests. If a host wanted parents to stay, they
served beer and wine. Even Chucky Cheese served beer. That was
about 20 years ago. I come from a big family and I've taught
theatre and art to children. Lots of children don't bother me.
YMMV.
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