Should I apologize To the parents of the children that DS (8) is choosing not to invite to his small intimate party? Two children in his class (former friends, plus I'm close to the parents) are going to be very upset when they find out that they're not invited. One particular boy gets very emotional when he hears about parties he's not invited to. His mother usually kicks up a fuss and the child, who's very emotional, ends up on the guest list. DS particularly dislikes this boy, they were close friends in reception but now in year 3 he has a very small cluster of 3-4 friends he adores.
Should I politely apologise to the parents of these children? Anything I could say to soften the blow?
I've warned.DS that if he's going to exclude former friends then he must keep quiet about the party. But he's a child and it will be discussed no doubt
Thankyou!