My daughter (4y) was just invited to a b-day party this weekend. I believe the little girl is turning 5. At this age do parents of the b-day girl/boy prefer parents to stay @ the party w/their child? Is it just common courtesy to do so?
2007-04-24 01:04:35 · 9 answers · asked by dvnlady 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Mind you I never said I WAS going to leave my child. I was just wondering if @ this age hosts PREFER the parent to stay w/their child. I ask this because of schedule issues. I work that day til 3 and her dad has to work @ 4:30, the party is from 3-5 and we only have 1 car. See my dilemma?
2007-04-24 01:43:04 · update #1
i didnt leave my little girl at a birthday party alone until she was 7. this is common courtesy for the parents throwing the party-it's really hard to control a group of toddlers by yourself and your daughter might feel uncomfortable being left there.
check with your husband's work to see if he can come in late or if you can leave early to attend the party.
the mom/dad hosting the party will have enough to deal with as far as organizing what activity the kids are doing next, getting everyone fed, helping open presents,etc-i can't imagine throwing a party for my daughter and having to keep track of other people's children-that's a big responsibility and something i wouldn't have allowed at that age. i feel age 7 and up it's ok
2007-04-24 02:04:48 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How well do you know this family? Do you trust them to care for you daughter along with a number of other 4-5 year olds? Would you want other parents to stay?
Between my 3 children I have faced this dilemma a number of times and have chosen both answers on different occasions. This could be a great time to get to know the parents of children your daughter will be spending a lot of time with over the next few years. I recommend you keep the day free and play it by ear when you get there.
2007-04-24 08:15:27 · answer #2 · answered by Sailorman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not drop off my four year old anywhere except pre-school. No way. We just had my sons birthday party and if parents had just dropped off their kids I would have called ALL of them and told them to come back. At 4 years old, you need to stay with your child. Unless the mom hosting the party has hired helpers, she can't keep an eye on your child, serve food/cake, host the party, etc.
2007-04-24 08:17:05 · answer #3 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son is 5 and there is no way I would leave him at a party. Parties for this age group are often hectic and chaotic and to expect someone else to watch over your child as you would is unreasonable. Hint: if other parents are leaving offer the host your help or tell them you have a spare hour with nothing to do so would they mind if you stayed.
2007-04-24 08:19:46 · answer #4 · answered by yajrat1 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
When you call to RSVP ask which the parent prefers. I;ve seen parties at that age go both ways. The host my not have room for all the friends and their parents.
2007-04-24 09:33:00 · answer #5 · answered by jalopina98 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would call the parents of the birthday child and see if you can arrive a little late and maybe arrange a ride with one of the other parents, then your husband can go to work and you have a ride home.
2007-04-24 10:20:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should stay. My son is 5 and I would have died if all the mums left there kids with me!!!! If all the other parents leave though I wouldnt stick around
2007-04-24 08:08:59 · answer #7 · answered by Iamme 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If in doubt, ask the host/ess. They will let you know which they perfer. Myself, I would stay.
2007-04-24 08:19:03 · answer #8 · answered by Barb Outhere 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
STAYING WOULD BE BEST.
ASK YOURSELF IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE THE ONLY ADULT WITH A HOUSEFUL OF 5YR OLD'S.
2007-04-24 08:14:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋