Hi, I'm American and moved to the UK a few months ago. Please can you help me navigate the children's birthday party scene? What is a typical birthday party like for a child around 5/6 years old?
My son, age 5, occasionally brings birthday party invitations home from school. I assume the birthday child has invited the entire class? So far the invitations have come from children whom I do not know, nor do I know their parents. I'm not sure what to do. Is it expected that he should go to every party? Or only the ones for children with whom he's friendly? At this point, still being a bit of a "new kid", he's not yet had anyone over for a play date or gone to anyone else's house. Also, his birthday is around Christmas and we have a new baby due around the same time, so we won't have a kids party for him this year, just family. I'd hate for him to be the child who goes to everyone's party but never reciprocates.
Any guidance much appreciated!
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mamicielo · 09/10/2012 17:03
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