School bbq

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Help wise mums netters. My daughter stated school in September, small school. We’ve had a couple of people back for tea and play, I chat to a couple of the parents but not in depth, iyswim. So, would I be unreasonable in asking maybe 4/5 families to come for a bbq?. Not sure how you actually make friends on the school run so it seemed a nice idea.

I couldn't agree more. This sounds like a bad/awkward idea. The kids going back to school and talking about the lovely BBQ, they won't be popular with the other kids. I think you need to stay out of your kids friendships.

Honestly OP, ignore the parade-rainers, it’s a lovely idea that people of a sociable disposition do all the time.

I’m sure the people you’ve pegged for an invitation. are People Like You and will enjoy and appreciate it.

And love the idea of 4YOs going in to school and taking about the lovely event their parents hosted a couple of nights’ previous. Yes, this is absolutely the sort of thing 4YOs talk about.

MN is renowned for being full of people who don’t like socialising. Take no notice.

So nice! Go for it

MN is renowned for being full of people who don’t like socialising. Take no notice.

Exactly.

There certainly this idea that any sort of friendship that is made at the school gate is faked and forced and 'a clique' and should be discouraged at all costs. The idea that a group of people with kids the same age might actually get on really well and enjoy socialising together is a big no no!

I am so happy! Thank you vipers!

I’m going to ask my daughter who she’s like to invite. I don’t see the difference in some coming in and saying they’ve gone to a party and others haven’t.