Reception party problem

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DD has been invited to a party for ten children from her reception class on Sunday and the mum has just messaged to say please feel free to drop off which the other parents seem happy with. There is NO way DD will be dropped off, she gets really nervous before parties and is pretty clingy until she warms up. I feel awkward now, I don't want to be the only parent hanging around. Should we pull out? Is DD unusual in this?

Just send her a message and say that you will need to stay for a while as dd is nervous. I'm sure a few parents will reply with the same message. It's totally normal.

Presumably you drop dd off for the day with the same dc 5 days a week?
Jolly her along and drop her off. Bet she surprises you.

is the party at their home? Yes I’d just message and tell her you don’t think your DD will stay without you, and would it be okay if you stayed. I’m sure it will be fine - reception parties we’ve been to have all had parents staying

If she's not happy to be dropped off I'm sure the other Mum will understand and will be fine with you being there.

I'm a bit surprised at a drop-off reception party anyway to be honest. DD is in reception and so far parents have stuck around for parties. My DD wouldn't be happy with it either unless she knew the birthday child's parents well.

Yes it's at their home which I think is why it feel it will be a bit awkward if I'm the only one staying? I totally get that she's at school with these kids and the jollying her along in theory but I'm 99% sure DD would just kick off and refuse to go in if I tried that as she'd be too scared.

Ask in advance. Don't assume you'll be welcome to hang around someone's house, some people will be fine with it but some won't.

I wouldn't be leaving my reception age kid at a party, wherever it is

It doesn't need to be a big deal. Text the parent and say DC is a bit nervous, is it ok if i stick around for a bit?

Tbh in Reception most parents stuck around at parties IME, although they weren't usually at someone's house.

Just explain she will want you to be there and is it ok if you can and stay?

Just thought I’d update - the parents were SO lovely and said no problem to stay at the party. I made sure not to get in the way but not ideal to impose! DD loved it but I think we will give parties where parents ask for a drop off a miss until she feels confident enough. She gets invited to plenty of soft play parties where all the parents stay so she won’t miss out too much.