more of a what would you do really re: party invite

[reikizen]

DD1 (7) received a party invite today to a party (tomorrow) for a girl she has never even mentioned. It starts at their house and then the parents are taking them to a soft play area nearby. DD1 doesn't really want to go and I feel uncomfortable sending her off with complete and utter strangers. I've said she won't be coming but I just wondered what the feeling was re: kids going off to houses of friends you don't know from Adam?

Gosh jsut read Madamdeathstare's post re pool party.

Boggling with seeker at the idea of staying at a pool party with an 11yo!

DS2 is having a pool party next month. There will be about 20 DC there. Hoping not 20 parents as well!

[visions of MadamDeathstare in her lifeguard's outfit hovering on the edge of the party, circling the pool poised for action]

Why can;t your children swim, MD adn why are you so sure they won;t be able to by the time they are 11? All children are supposed to be able to swim by the time they leave primary.

Or is the like an AIBU by stealth, and there is actually a good medical reason why they can't?

This is a simple one which you can politely decline.

I'd be reluctant to send any child to a party where I didn't know either the child or the parents...and in your case there's no chance to become acquainted with either before the event.