Okay...now that I have survived yet another party, my question is this: When is it acceptable for a party to be a drop-off event and when is it mandatory for parents to stay the entire time? Sure, when you get an invitation to a party for a one year old, two or three year old, there's no doubt in your mind that you're going to stick around for the festivities. But at what point do you cross over the threshold and get to leave your kids at a party while you slip out to pick up a pair of shoes at Loehmann's or whip through the aisles at Stop & Shop or, dare say it...go home to relax and maybe even read?
I have dropped my daughter off at a few parties lately, but yesterday, at her ice skating party, I realized there are certain situations where parents should maybe stick around the entire time...and this one was it. So what do you think? Should parents be required to stay at a party that has a danger factor or should they take a chance and slip out for a few rounds of gold or a piping hot latte? Sound off and let us know what you think...
I have dropped my daughter off at a few parties lately, but yesterday, at her ice skating party, I realized there are certain situations where parents should maybe stick around the entire time...and this one was it. So what do you think? Should parents be required to stay at a party that has a danger factor or should they take a chance and slip out for a few rounds of gold or a piping hot latte? Sound off and let us know what you think...
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