to think that if you're hosting a kids party up till lunchtime...

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..don't feed the kids junk and then send them home full of crisps and popcorn and unwilling to eat something proper.

Dropped DD off at said party and table of food is already laid just with junk and a token amount of fruit.

It's a party. Just do dinner later?

It's a party. I wouldn't be too bothered personally, as long as they are not left starving. It's not like they eat those things all day every day

YABU - junk food & parties go together don't they!!??

It's a one-off party.

It won't kill them.

YABU. It's a party so doesn't happen every day. If you can't deal with it then decline invites.

YABU. It's a party so doesn't happen every day. If you can't deal with it then decline invites.

It's a birthday party! You misery guts!

YABU. That's what parties are supposed to have!

It's a party! Op you need to relax.

*And they're supposed to be hyped up and mental till tea time, when they start whining because they have already broken/lost the toy from the party bag and eaten all the sweets.

Tis the law.

They should only eat home grown organic celery and carrots and drink water distilled from the swiss alps

It's a party woman, I'd be more disappointed if the table was laden with wholesome goodness.

Grip. Get one.

You sound like you need a OP

Mind you don't let it spoil your dinner

No problems with some junk WITH proper food, just with sending kids home for lunch full of empty calories. I'm not saying it should be carrot sticks all round, but something like hot dogs or pizza will please kids enough while still being a treat. Maybe I'm just a party food prude!!

What makes you think the host is 'sending the kids home for lunch'??

They're not, they're simply sending them home after a party.

And yes you're a party food prude.

Yes, maybe you are. Lighten up

My children have pizza as a meal, not a party treat! I think you MUST be a party food prude...

DSD came home from a party yesterday with a bag full of sweets - 2 lollies, a pack of Chewitts, a huge slice of cake covered in mountains of icing. THAT'S real party catering!

Oooh Frances, my children have pizza for dinner sometimes too and sometimes hot dogs,

I always eat the cake for my DC. I'm such a good mum, being concerned about their sugar intake and all...

YABU OP, go and eat their cake.

You may not be aware, so let me enlighten you....

Occasionally stuffing their faces with rubbish will neither kill a child, cause all of their teeth to fall out or set them on the road to a lifetime of obesity. Just won't.

Lighten the fuck up.

Did yr DD have a good time?

Empty calories are the best ones. Children don't need to be served a substantial meal at parties, just offered a few treats as part of the fun.