Should I get a present when not invited to the party but my DS received a present?

[SingleMum01]

My DS had his party last week and a DD who was invited but couldn't come brought him a present. Its the DD's party this week and she hasn't invited my DS - its an all girls party! They've known each other since babies and so far have always gone to each other parties. Should I still get her a present?

[SingleMum01]

anyone?

[MyDingaling]

yes

[Kbear]

Yes, if you've been friends a while and are generally close.

No, if it's a school thing - I only buy presents when he goes to parties, not if he's not invited.

[liliputlady]

Something small would be nice. You can always suggest to Mum/Dad to stop next year if they're not so friendly by then.

[BlueberryPancake]

I would say yes, something small and personal maybe with a nice drawing from your DS. Or invite her over for tea and bake a little cake for her to share with your DS?

[Lifeinagoldfishbowl]

no

[fishflange]

I wouldn't unless, perhaps,if you are really good friends with parent(s)

[GuyFawkesIsMyLoveSlave]

I'd get her a small present from the whole family, given that they've been close since babyhood.

[CristinaTheAstonishing]

I would, sounds like she's quite close.

[mustrunmore]

Yes if you're still as close as you were. No if you're starting to drift off into diffreent friend groups etc etc.

[QandA]

Yes, if aside from this party they still see each other and are generally friends.

[handbagqueen]

I usually buy a pressie for my DD's friends that she has known since they were babies. This is regardless of whether she attends or is invited to their parties and their parents do the same. It mainly because I'm friends with the mums and have seen the children grow up. The children see each other a few times a year so they are not the best of friends, but they know each other so well they get on well and I'd like them to keep in touch.