Which party should my child go to??

My son has been invited to 2 parties, same date and time, diffrent sides of the city.


Party 1 is for a school friend, one of his best mates, but I can't stand the mother.


Party 2 is for one of my best friends kids. I'd love to go here, as I don't get much chance to catch up with my friend, but my son is not fussed on her child, and would much prefer to go to his friend's party.


My son is 5, do I go to the party that makes my kid happy, or the one that I prefer.

Which party should my child go to??
If he has been invited to both, let him go to his best friends party. Then, later that evening or maybe the next day, go visit your friend and bring gifts for her child/children. It's only fair that he goes to his friends party. He don't want to be left out and be the only friend that didn't show. You could have a good time at both... it doesn't mean you will have to have a meaningful conversation with his friends mother. Just stay focused on your lil man. It'll be worth it to see him grown up and playing with his buddies!
Reply:according to etiquette, you should go to the one you were invited to first. however, please remember that your son's name, not yours, was on the invitation. this isn't about you, mommy. make a play date with your friend another time.
Reply:The party your child would like to attend.
Reply:You already know the answer to this question. Of course you should make your little one happy. The party is for him not you. Throw a party for adults, %26amp; hire a sitter, if you wish to socialize.
Reply:Party 1


because i'd dislike to go to a party of a person with other kids i dont know might be lonely.


but hes only 5 and theres other kids so idk sorry
Reply:Party 1 - HIS fun. Don't be selfish - you're the adult and can visit with her any time.
Reply:it will not kill you to take your son to the party! so what if you do not care for the mom your kids feelings are way more important and you can even drop him off and go to the other party and say to the other kid my son had to go over to his friends house today but we want you to come over and play sometime i hope this helps a lot
Reply:You should let your son go to the party of his friend. Our kids are not always going to be friends with our friend's children. If your son is the one invited to the party, he should get to go to the party that he prefers to go to, not the one you want to go to. Or, you could always just go to whichever party he was invited to first.
Reply:the one that he got the first invite too
Reply:Party 1.
Reply:the 1st one
Reply:Your son was invited not you. You're tagging along. Let HIM pick. Catch up with your friends another day.
Reply:This is one of the few times I would make a comment like this but Duh are you serious? This isn't about you it's about him. If he prefers to go to his friends then send him. Is there a reason you would be expected to stay because I never asked parents to hang around when we did parties. If you are unsure ask. If you can just drop him off then do so and then you go to your friends for a little bit while your son's at the other party.
Reply:The party is meant to make your kid happy. I kow you will feel awkward with the mom but there will be other people to talk to. Go and get it over with. Make plans to see your friend another day.
Reply:PARTY 1
Reply:Ask Your son which Party does he prefer to go to and let him enjoy himself.
Reply:Surely you know the answer to this question! Take your son to HIS friend's party, not YOUR friends party! Oh and by the way, make sure to catch up with your best friend another time!
Reply:you should let your child chose. what ever he or she wants to go.
Reply:Your son was invited. Let him go to his best friends party. He will have lots of friends where you don't like or have much in common with the parents. You will just learn to ignore them.
Reply:the one who makes your son happy
Reply:Why dont you like the mom? Would you rather your child not be friends with the child of party 1? My son is only 4 but I am totally going to be in control of who he will be spending time with. You are the adult and you have the final say. If there are balloons and cake your 5 year old will be happy at either one.
Reply:the one your son wants to go to... he was invited not you





of course after you drop him off at one you can go to the other on and drop off a present there saying your sorry your son couldn't come but you wanted to make sure they knew he wished them a happy birthday too...





that is if they are birthday parties... i wasn't sure
Reply:party 1.why bring your child somewhere where they wont have fun?u wont either becuz your child will probably be bugging you to leave so think of u child.u can catch up woth ur girlfriend another time
Reply:Party number 1
Reply:This is your sons invitation and he should be able to go his best friends birthday party.So what?You dont like the mother?Your son is friends withher son so therefore he should go to this party.Its not your day out.You can catch up with your friend another time.We do not choose our kids friends or their parents.
Reply:Let him go to his friend's. It is more important that he learns to develop good friendships than that you have a good time.
Reply:Your kid was the one that was invited so let him go to the one he chooses.
Reply:Find the time to hang with your friend on your own time. He needs to go to Party #1.





It's important for kids to be where their friends are so they don't feel like they're missing out on something hugely important. How will he feel when all the kids are talking about it and he can't join in. Left out of that every time it happens because his mom wanted to go somewhere else. Don't mean to sound harsh but he's at an age where stuff like that is starting to become important.
Reply:Drop your kid off at his friends,


you go visit your friend, then pick him up.


Everybody will be happy!
Reply:Most probably the 1st one bcos he has the rightto choose. Sure you don't like it, but you can always drop him off and not meet the mother. It's only fair he gets to go to the party he likes.