To ask if I can stay at a children's party at someone's home?

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Okay quick AIBU.

My son has type one diabetes. Diagnosed only a few months ago can't do his care himself just yet.
He was invited to a party in a few weeks, I thought it was at a venue and said yes to find out it's at the party child's home.

Would I be unreasonable to ask to stay with my son? Even though it's their home? I'm not sure I'm putting them in a awkward position! I have social anxiety so not great at these things.

Isn't it normal to stay for a 7 y o party?

I simply can't imagine why someone wouldn't be ok with this!

Completely fine to ask, I would want to stay in your shoes too. In my area generally parents seem to stay at age 7 (although it’s usually indicated on the invitation that either staying or drop & go is fine) so the party mum may expect that a couple of parents may stay.

No not past reception age, but in this circumstance I would be shocked if any parent said no.

I would totally understand if you asked me that. In fact, I'd probably welcome the help!

I have had people stay at parties we have held at ours for kids of that age and older for various reasons including allergies and special needs. It's fine, I would rather a parent stayed if they think there might be an issue than left me to handle it!

Goodness me of course it’s ok! I have a type 1 child diagnosed about 8 months ago and have only just started leaving them at cubs for an hour. But only because if he has a hypo he knows exactly what to do!

Have you got the Libre system yet? Or are you doing finger pricks? Or dexcom.

Just had a party at my home last weekend. Daughter turned 7. Roughly 70% of the parents stayed (I hadn’t specified anything on the invitation and parents didn’t state their intentions in advance). It was absolutely fine, I didn’t mind either way. As a host I would hate to think of you sitting in the car outside!

My daughter who is 6 diagnosed a year ago is also a type 1 diabetic. I would 100% ask and be surprised if they said no. Does he wear a CGM so you can monitor from the car if you are comfortable with that? My daughter does but I would find it easier to be in the room.