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birthday parties - invitations

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NellyTheElephant · 06/01/2010 20:54

DD1 will be 5 next month and I am currently arranging a party for her. I have told her she can invite 10 - 12 friends. She has been v clear about who she wants from among her relatives, home and school friends, which is fine except for one thing. There are 14 children in her class at school, 7 girls, 7 boys. She doesn't want to invite any of the boys (fine - she's going through that stage) and wants to invite all of the girls except for one. She is adamant about this. She really doesn't like that girl (hardly surprising as the girl scratches and pinches DD1 regularly - horrid child, one of the scratches was really very nasty), but I am worried about the implications of leaving out just one girl. Of course she won't be the only child in the class not to be invited as none of the 7 boys will be coming. What should I do? I'm inclined to go with what DD1 wants, but still feeling bad about that girl being left out even if she is mean (she's only 4 after all). What do you think?

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chopsache · 06/01/2010 21:08

I had a similar situation to this when my daughter was 4 in December. There was a girl in her pre-school (who was also 4) who had been repeatedly mean to her - calling her names etc. I let her choose who she wanted to invite & she was adamant she didn't want this girl to come so we didn't invite her. I would go with what your daughter wants - the most important thing is that she enjoys her party.

pinchmeimustbedreaming · 07/01/2010 07:59

havn't had this yet but think if you're worried could you speak to her parents? you might be able to sort out the nasty behaviour too. if you do this the parents might get their girl to behave and the pair might get along. MIGHT!!!! if you dont think so dont invite her. after all this girl obviously doesnt like your daughter so why would she want to come. relax and i hope you all enjoy the party whatever the outcome

kreecherlivesupstairs · 07/01/2010 09:50

Whatever you decide to do, don't let your dd flounce around the class stating that this invite is for you X, there isn't one for you (name of kreecher's dd). My dd was so upset by the behaviour of a girl in her class that did this, she was virtually inconsolable.

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