To tell this mum she has to stay with her child?

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Ds is having a party in a soft play centre next week. Last week there was a party and one mum left her child there and came back for him later.

I know this is sometimes a done thing so for context, the kids are around 5/6 yrs old and he only started this term. If he was older or if I knew them better but as it is, I am not comfortable looking after a child I have never even spoke to. I couldn't pick his mum out in a line up!

I want to make it clear that she cannot leave him but don't want to cause offence. Would you send a text to all mums saying that they are expected to stay with kids or hope it was a one off and say something on the day if you have to?

I do understand where you're coming from, my daughter did ballet when she was 4 and most of the mums dropped off and left and one of their little girls came out needing the toilet but she was only 3 and in a leotard I had to help her and I felt so incredibly uncomfortable as I didn't know this child nor the mother and it still plays on my mind a year later. I personally don't leave my 5 year old DD at parties and that's with people I know! However if the child has only been at the school a couple of weeks I as the mother would feel uncomfortable leaving them as I don't know the other parents very well and I would feel bad asking someone else to watch my child if they weren't a friend (nothing against you I'm sure you're very responsible lol)

I would maybe have a quiet word with her beforehand if you get a chance and say it would be good chance to stay and get to know each other?

No, absolutely not your job. It's hard being a good parent. Without having to look out for other peoples kids. Unless asked.?