I'm having a Halloween party and some of my adult friends do have kids that will be invitied as well but how do I invite some newer acquaintances but without their kids? I only want a handful of kids here and some of the new acquaintances kids are 6 and under and I don't want to have to worry about little ones running all over the place. What should I put on the invitations regarding younger children or should I just send the invitations to the adults hoping they dont bring the kids?
2006-09-12 02:49:47 · 12 answers · asked by KathyS 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It's not rude. The kids I will invite are the children of my very good friends and are friends with my kids who will be here. They are also older and can entertain themselves.
2006-09-12 02:55:02 · update #1
I don't have the facilities available for 5 year olds running around and I want parents to be able to have a great time without worrying about little ones. As stated, the kids that are invited are not little children.
2006-09-12 02:59:34 · update #2
After thinking about it, there are 2 children (ages 9 and 11) that would be invited and these kids are great friends with my children that will be here (ages 8 and 12). Perhaps I should allow each of my kids one guest (the 9 and 11 year old) and draw the line there. That should cover my bases right?
2006-09-12 03:13:02 · update #3
I would put somewhere in the invitation to the adults
"this party may not be appropriate for children 6 years and younger."
Or if you don't think that is strong enough say "is not" instead of "May not be"
I wouldn't be offended if I received this in an invitation...(especially for a Halloween Party) I like to know when children are expected to come and when I should leave them with a sitter. Good luck and have a great Party!
2006-09-12 03:01:54 · answer #1 · answered by Amy B 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You could address your invites to include children over the age of 12 or what ever...
Personaly if I were to recieve an invite like that I doubt that I would attend. ( I have young children)
My opinion is all or none. Etiher figure something to keep the younger children amused or send the older children off and specify that it is an adult only party.
2006-09-12 17:47:01 · answer #2 · answered by timberleigh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rather than issue invitations to some children and not to others, you could put something like "children age 10 and over welcome", or whatever age you prefer the cutoff point to be. If someone asks you about it, just say that you feel there won't be appropriate entertainment for children that young. There would be nothing to interest them and keep them entertained.
2006-09-12 10:07:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you write the invitation such that it's clear the children aren't invited? ie: Cost of a babysitter: $10
Cost of a costume: $45
Cost of a fun spooky evening with adult conversation: worth it.
Then, when you introduce people at the party, you can simply say that the two children are guests of your children.
2006-09-12 10:31:49 · answer #4 · answered by daca_moracca 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's just rude. If you invite some kids, but not others, when their parents show up, they are going to be very slighted that you chose not to include theri children. Either invite all the children, or none at all. Or, don't invite those people who have younger children, and hope they understand when you explain it to them later.
2006-09-12 09:53:11 · answer #5 · answered by Randi L 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Can't do it, it's so rude. Don't want the kids? Don't invite the parents.
2006-09-12 23:16:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
either say no kids or all kids. I would make it no kids unless you have an area where if people couldn't get a baby sitter, they could bring them and you could supply a baby sitter in another room, if there is alcohol involved then children should not be there. Good luck. Try not to piss anyone off!
2006-09-12 09:54:37 · answer #7 · answered by Lovely Lady 27 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It really should be all or nothing. You should invite everyone and their kids or no one with their childern. If you could swing it I would suggest having two parties one for the kids with their parents and then one with just parents. That way no one will feel slighted.
2006-09-12 10:07:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
That's pretty rude. You need to invite all the kids or none of the kids.
2006-09-12 09:58:21 · answer #9 · answered by njyecats 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Send the invitations with a p.s. children over 12 (or whatever age) welcome.
2006-09-12 09:53:53 · answer #10 · answered by dragonrider707 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋