We are a military family so we have very few family members close by, and we are already inviting 7 kids we know and do playgroup togeather with, but is it polite to invite the girl's from her dance class. Even though we do not know all the parents? Her birthday is a no present birthday party, but we are renting out a gymnastic fun place, and have room for 15 kids with no additional charge? Just wondering if this would be consider odd or impolite
2007-02-16 07:14:50 · 10 answers · asked by serctagentgurl 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I think you're inviting disaster -- 7 kids is more than enough.
It's not that it's rude, but that's a LOT of kids to have rampaging around.
There's no need to have a mob for one's birthday celebration. Will it be more fun to have more kids? How many people can she deal with at a time, anyway.
I had heard the rule-of-thumb is, one child per year, thus, four would be reasonable (but you've already invited seven).
But if you really want to do this, then go for it. It certainly isn't impolite to invite people to a party -- assuming you have enough supervisors to prevent mayhem.
The person who said if you invite one, you have to invite them all is wrong. That's only if you invite the child IN FRONT OF other children -- a private invitation to just that child would be fine.
2007-02-16 08:58:21 · answer #1 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually I believe the parents of the kids in the dance class would be happy to be invited to the party. It gives you a chance to get to know the parents of the kids that hangs around with your daughter. Plus, since your daughter doesn't have family around, she'll be happy to have lots of friends around. It's not odd or impolite at all.
2007-02-16 18:47:09 · answer #2 · answered by mymymissmai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many children are in the dance class? I ask this because if one member is invited, then, the rest should be invited as well.
If there is not additional charge and you say "no presents," I say, the more the merrier! As long as you have enough adults supervising, it should be fun.
Good for you to include everyone. The kids will have a wonderful time.
2007-02-16 15:20:28 · answer #3 · answered by Lizzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not odd, not impolite. Some of them may try to bring gifts though, I can't say I have ever heard of a 4 year old birthday party with no gifts!
2007-02-16 15:22:39 · answer #4 · answered by Belle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it sounds like a lot of fun. Kids love to go to parties. Go for it! Some may not come, other commitments, etc... But their may be some who need to broaden their group of friends.
Albert Einstein used to read etiquette books for comedy.
2007-02-16 15:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by debjb1953 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under the circumstances, it sounds OK to me and a nice chance to meet the other parents.
2007-02-16 15:19:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i think it would be nice. This way she'll make more friends and you will get to know the parents. You always have that first encounter with some one. this will be yours with her dance mates' parents
2007-02-16 15:18:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This would be a very nice gesture. I applaud you and I hope your daughter has a great birthday, it sounds like she will.
2007-02-16 16:20:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be a great idea. You may make a new friend also.
2007-02-16 15:18:48 · answer #9 · answered by deb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it sounds nice.
2007-02-16 15:37:36 · answer #10 · answered by darligraphy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋