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Would you allow your child to come to this party?

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Teacher12345 · 08/09/2020 17:34

DD turns 5 soon, just started school.

Pre-covid, I promised a party and she has been banging on about it since! I have found an option that as a parent, I think I would be okay with, just not sure others would agree so would appreciate your views. It is this or nothing as I feel this is the safest option I have found for an autmn party.
The local trampoline park does an under 5's session at 9am on a saturday morning. It is the first session of the day (so the cleanest) and quietest due to time and, as they are strict on the ages so if you have 2 kids, ages 6 & 4, they would not allow them on together.
They get an hour play and then sandwiches and I would probably do packaged sweets instead of a party bag so parents could wipe them down. I would only be inviting kids from their class so in the same "bubble" as they spend mon-fri.
Would you let your child attend?

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OnlyFoolsnMothers · 08/09/2020 20:17

I would- my 3 yr old went trampolining this week anyway

DominaShantotto · 08/09/2020 20:20

I'd let mine go - but this is mumsnet and people are a bit melodramatic at the moment and you've hit two sore points - joy during covid AND trampolining.

Hard if you don't know the families to know if anyone is likely to take offence at an invite as well though - but I see nothing wrong with it as they're already bubbled together at school and the park are taking bookings within their own area-specific guidance and distancing rules.

Cloudtraffic · 08/09/2020 20:21

Depends on where in uk you are, whether venue inside or outside and whether you were being followed. I’d probably decline tbh

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IceCreamAndCandyfloss · 08/09/2020 20:32

We’d decline too as more than two households indoors is against the guidelines.

DipSwimSwoosh · 08/09/2020 20:35

I don't think the trampoline park could allow it could they? As it's against government guidelines. Also, if parents are staying that is not just bubbles is it? Not sure.
I wouldn't bother to be honest. The park and meal idea sound much more fun.

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 08/09/2020 20:50

Trampoline parks aren’t illegal - it’s no different to a shop. They will have reduced their numbers and it will by pre booking only- a party will reduce the number of tickets to the public they sell. No issue if people don’t feel comfortable but let’s not liken it to an illegal rave

Cloudtraffic · 08/09/2020 20:50

”whether you were being followed.” - to clarify I meant whether proper guidelines were being followed by staff not whether you were being stalked or spied on!

SharkWhale · 08/09/2020 21:02

In theory I’ve no issue with the children mixing with the bubble they are in at school but there are other factors to consider such as parents staying and presumably the park is open for the general public also. Yes the children are mixing at school but it’s quite a controlled environment and no parents going in and out.

I genuinely wouldn’t do this as I’d not want to be “that parent” that broke the COVID “rules” when my DC has only just started in school. I’d have a small group at the park and plan a party for next year instead.

Also are there definitely no other children 5yrs plus in her school bubble?!

Fishfingersandwichplease · 08/09/2020 21:35

100% l would.

edwinbear · 08/09/2020 22:27

Yes, I absolutely would and would love you for arranging it.

Our local trampoline park (at the O2) was open towards the end of the Summer holidays for public sessions. I took DC and they had a fantastic time.

FraterculaArctica · 08/09/2020 22:36

Well now it's actually illegal so that answers your question!

winetime89 · 08/09/2020 22:36

Yep I'd definitely let mine.

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 08/09/2020 22:37

Oh how things change in an hr

tortillachipsanddips · 08/09/2020 22:41

Just seen the new guidance so get it's now ilegal but seems so unfair if kids are at school all day together anyway?

Feeling so sorry for kids

BogRollBOGOF · 08/09/2020 22:48

The legality will depend on the detail coming through. Being an organised sports venue may still leave it viable. The children seeing each other at school 30 hours a week still present no practical difference in risk.

FraterculaArctica · 08/09/2020 22:49

But it's not just the children is it, it's all the parents and possible accompanying siblings, etc. And school is essential, a party is not.

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 08/09/2020 22:51

But if trampoline parks are open to the public what’s the difference having 15 kids that know eachother in the space vs 15 that don’t?

Stompythedinosaur · 08/09/2020 23:03

But if trampoline parks are open to the public what’s the difference having 15 kids that know eachother in the space vs 15 that don’t?

Well, since gatherings of over 6 will be illegal and subject to a fine from Monday (in England) that is one difference.

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 08/09/2020 23:10

Yes I get that’s the difference I’m asking with the logic how is that enforceable in such businesses

GarlicMcAtackney · 09/09/2020 00:47

I am childfree, but how would multiple five year olds heavy breathing, indoors, be safe? How would it keep the minimum wage employees safe? Would the risk of infecting others be worth it for kids to be jumping about screaming for an hour? (I don’t care about answers to those questions, it’s just something to think about) 🦠🦠🦠

BogRollBOGOF · 09/09/2020 01:00

@GarlicMcAtackney

I am childfree, but how would multiple five year olds heavy breathing, indoors, be safe? How would it keep the minimum wage employees safe? Would the risk of infecting others be worth it for kids to be jumping about screaming for an hour? (I don’t care about answers to those questions, it’s just something to think about) 🦠🦠🦠
The employees are there regardless and whatever happens with this party situation, there is no difference to the employees if there are multiple 5 year olds from the same class or the same number of random members of the public in the venue.

Ironically probably less risk from the class because that is a reduced pool of wider exposure.

Tillygetsit · 09/09/2020 01:34

Yes this is a fantastic idea and I wish ee had one near us.

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 09/09/2020 02:40

GarlicMcAtackney much like a gym?

SoloMummy · 09/09/2020 08:57

@Teacher12345

DD turns 5 soon, just started school.

Pre-covid, I promised a party and she has been banging on about it since! I have found an option that as a parent, I think I would be okay with, just not sure others would agree so would appreciate your views. It is this or nothing as I feel this is the safest option I have found for an autmn party.
The local trampoline park does an under 5's session at 9am on a saturday morning. It is the first session of the day (so the cleanest) and quietest due to time and, as they are strict on the ages so if you have 2 kids, ages 6 & 4, they would not allow them on together.
They get an hour play and then sandwiches and I would probably do packaged sweets instead of a party bag so parents could wipe them down. I would only be inviting kids from their class so in the same "bubble" as they spend mon-fri.
Would you let your child attend?

In light of current changes I would imagine this won't be a possibility.
MsEllany · 09/09/2020 09:13

I would be happy with this. Although lockdown coming now Sad

And honestly don’t worry about books and craft kits - seriously this is such a Mumsnet Party Bag - kids want sweets and a piece of cake. Maybe a pretty pencil and some bubbles.