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Birthday invite drop or stay?

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lillypilly7 · 09/10/2023 06:57

DD received another birthday invite.
She's in reception, age 5.
It's from a girl in her class, I don't really know her or her parents.
On the invite it states the mum will be there, her Nan and some party hosts, it's a themed glitter make up party...and that we are welcome to stay or collect when the party finishes.

I don't personally feel comfortable leaving DD there and picking g up later. But wondering what others might do?

Thanks

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Dotcheck · 09/10/2023 07:00

Most parents stay until their children are old enough to be on their own

stardust40 · 09/10/2023 07:02

Most parents stay in eyfs and then it started to taper off each year until they were 7/8 when everyone dropped off.

truptantripping · 09/10/2023 07:09

Wow themed glitter make up party for a 5 yo?

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FourFourOne · 09/10/2023 07:16

parents stayed in Reception for my kids’ classes. A good way to get to know some of the other parents, especially as it’s still early in the year

reluctantbrit · 09/10/2023 07:46

We stayed until around the end of Reception when DD was more comfortable on her own and around other parents.

It's also great to chat with others and establish emergency support networks.

mindutopia · 09/10/2023 09:34

In reception, parents generally will stay (unless they know the parents well and their child already goes around for playdates, in which case, they'll be more happy to be left). I would say it's more Y1/2 where parents start to drop and run.

Ragwort · 09/10/2023 09:38

The invitation clearly states you can sat or collect later ... so if you are not comfortable then stay with your DD. Personally I always dropped my DS at parties but he was super confident & happy to be left ... also I hated it when parents stayed at parties we were hosting .. but both DH & I were Cub/Scout Leaders and very confident at organising, I appreciate some DPs find it more challenging.

Singleandproud · 09/10/2023 09:41

At 5 you stay and network with the other parents and get to know them. This is who your child will spend the next 6 years with.

Or if you've got a car sit outside with a coffee and book and enjoy some peace.

SkyeBlue28 · 09/10/2023 10:00

I would stay. I think 5 is too young to stay there alone.

FrenchandSaunders · 09/10/2023 10:02

I stayed in reception, left when a bit older.

Orange67 · 09/10/2023 10:04

truptantripping · 09/10/2023 07:09

Wow themed glitter make up party for a 5 yo?

I know, sounds so fun, doesn't it? My daughter would love being invited to that!

I'd stay at this age :)

gerteddy · 09/10/2023 10:17

My daughter is 6 and has been to a lot of parties in the last couple of years. I've seen the odd person not stay but generally everyone stays. I've had one party in a hair & beauty salon and mum had already stated it was drop off due to space.

I wouldn't leave a 5yr old unless there was another mum staying that I knew well and wld keep an eye out for my child.

Khvdrt · 09/10/2023 10:19

at reception age parties parents stay in my experience; year 1 is a mix and year 2 mostly it’s drop off

BoohooWoohoo · 09/10/2023 10:20

I think that staying in reception is most common but start to drop off in year 1.

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lillypilly7 · 09/10/2023 10:59

Thank for all your responses.
I will absolutely be staying.
I don't know the mum, never met her.

It's just the invitation saying to drop and go made me question it. I do think 5 is too young for that.

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