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AIBU to think this children’s party was a bit over the top?

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Lordofthebantams · 17/05/2026 19:50

We went to a 6th birthday today. Bouncy castles,face painting, animal man etc. also a candy floss stand and a popcorn stand. Then it was party food lunch. Afternoon tea style cake stands with sandwiches, cakes, biscuits marshmallows and an additional cupcake tower. Fruit shoots & jugs of squash.Then party games to win lolly pops. Then we took home small sack of pick n mix, chocolate bar and a slice of birthday cake.

My kids eat really quite healthy most of the time with plenty of treats opportunities. I'm not against eating sugar at parties but surely there should be point that maybe you are putting a bit too much on. Yes it's my job to parent. It's not that easy at a party.

I half expected the tortoise and the owl to be decorated in Haribo

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didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 17/05/2026 19:53

That's the kind of spread that someone who's never had to mop vomit out of a bouncy castle would put on.

Sirzy · 17/05/2026 19:52

The only thing there I would take issue with was the lolly pops as I would happily see them banned for children!