hi, I have 2 kids Kb 4 and sb 2 and half old. I attended first ever birthday party with kids yesterday. I from abroad and to my surprise no one spoke to me. they avoided eye contact even if I tried to smile.I encourage my son to mingle at school as he is from a different race and is conscious about it because of his English.I am over weight and not stylish like other mums and my sister feels that could be the reason for others avoiding me.