I'm a normally relaxed mum of DS5. He's done one drop and go party before with a friend of mine who I've known for 5 years.
He's now been invited to another drop and go party by a little girl in his class at school. The girl's mother works so I've only spoken to her twice before- very superficial coversation due to lack of time, hi, how are you, etc. I met the dad once at a children's party. Both parents seem really nice, down to earth, friendly, etc. Child also seems nice.
BUT I don't know the parents: they're really complete strangers and I'm not that comfortable with my son going to a stranger's house.
I understand why invite is drop and go- it's a pain catering to parents and kids are often better behaved when parents aren't there- and I know my son will be fine.
However, I really want to stay for eg 20 minutes just to get a better feel for the parents, etc. Is this unreasonable. How would you feel if you had arranged a drop and go party and a mum said, 'Hope you don't mind if I just hand around for 20 minutes to make sure x is settled, then I'll be out of your hair.'
Husband thinks I should just let him go and I agree but would like that 20 minute period first.
Would this be ok?
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JackyJax · 12/06/2011 05:33
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