Friend party for the preschool set questions

lala5507 · May 2014

Dd just got invited to a party for a girl at preschool (her first "friend" party). I've heard dd talk about the girl before, but I don't know the parents at all. It doesn't say anything on the invitation about parents being allowed to stay. I'm really not comfortable about sending her to a stranger's house alone at this age. Do I assume at this age parents stay? Is there a tactful way to ask? Am I being crazy?

Meghan&Rich · May 2014

At this age, I think parents stay. Every party we've had/gone to, the parents have always been there. When you RSVP, you could ask if parents are welcome to stay.

amyjoy18 · May 2014

When I sent out invitations for DD's 5 year birthday party I didn't mention anything about parents staying. I assumed they would all stay as, like you, I wouldn't be comfortable dropping my kid off at a stranger's house.

One of the parents emailed me (very nicely) and asked if it was OK for parents to stay. I think at this age they're kind of on the cusp. I know the days of just dropping her off are coming soon, but I'm not ready for them yet.

If they provided an email address to RSVP I would just email and ask.

waltsgirl102503 · May 2014

I agree with Meghan. The parents stay at every party I've been to. Even still at the parties that Noah attends (he's 8), the majority of the parents stay. And I think the parents that leave usually know one of the other parents in attendance well and ask them to "watch" their kids.

Luckystar2 · May 2014

I can't imagine not staying for a preschool party! You could ask when RSVPing but I really would think parents would stay.

We are having dd's 6th bday party soon and I expect most will stay since most of the group we know well. But there are some new kindergarten friends we are inviting and I'm not sure what they will do. I am assuming they will ask when they RSVP so if you feel unsure I definitely think that's a good time to ask.

MrsAmers · May 2014

At age 4 and under, all parents stayed. For ages 5 and 6, we gave parents the option of staying or going and about half stayed. At age 7, two parents stayed to help me because my parents couldn't get here. The rest dropped off. It's definitely easier when you know the parents, but once they are in grade school they are more reasonable about listening to direction from adults.

Just a simple message will do:
Dd is looking forward to attending the party! Is it okay with you if I stay for the party? Thanks!

ak111 · May 2014

We've been to two preschool parties for Keefer's friends and I stayed at one and Eric stayed at the other. I did email the parent for the first one and ask if it was okay if I stayed. She was very nice about responding and even told me Elsey could come too.

lala5507 · May 2014

Thanks for all the responses! I knew you ladies would have the answer

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