to dump and run at a kids birthday party?

[DeviousDaffodil]

Just dropped DS1 ( nearly 7 ) at a classmates party in local community centre.
All of other Mums sat around edge of hall chatting. I just couldn't wait to get out.
DS1 has my mobile number in trouser pocket and i OK'd it with birthday girls Mum.
HAve DS2 to look after, but even if i didn't, can't really see the need to stay.
Is it me??

i didnt stay with any of mine from abut the age of 4!

Who would stay at a seven year old's party?

When I picked him I was the only dumper bar one. Don't get it. they leave them at shool all day?

maybe some of them wanted to chat to the other parents, and had nothing better to do, it varies, if i like the parents i stay, most of the time i dump

I tend to stay at parties, and somehow always end up helping pass food, pour drinks, take children to the bathroom, etc. I'd be willing to dump/go, but as I don't drive in London, there is usually not enough time to actually go anywhere/do anything before it's time to pick up again.

I left my 4 year old at a party today. I was manning a stall at the primary school fete so couldn't stay, although I am not sure I would have anyway. The mum knew I wasn't able to be there, my dd was fine, with a large group of her friends and I had another girl's mum looking out for her. I would think it wierd to stay at a 7 year old's party.