A mother was left shocked after learning that she has to pay to go to the birthday party of her son’s friend weeks after accepting the invitation.
The woman took to Mumsnet and explained that she had already bought a card and a present for the birthday celebrant.
But she was surprised to receive a message from the child’s parent less than a week before the party.
“We’ve been sent a message yesterday from birthday child’s parent last night which says that all children under eight must be supervised by an adult each, which is ok with me I don’t mind staying (would rather not, but it’s not the end of the world) but that in order to stay and supervise we have to buy a full-price adults ticket, which costs £25 ($33),” she wrote.
The surprised parent said that “it seems a bit of a cheek to me!”
She also explained in the comments that it was a “small party” of around eight children and all of the kids are under the age of 8.
“I suspect most parents were planning on staying regardless as they’re quite young but I don’t think anyone would have expected to fork out £25 ($33) for the privilege!” she added.
Many parents understood her side, with one person commenting: “What’s the matter with people nowadays, if you have a party you pay the bill yourself.”
Another wrote: “Sadly the birthday boy is gonna have a lonely birthday and shame on his parents.”
A third said: “If the mom of the birthday child organized this, she should pay.”
Someone else added: “Just send the card and present to school with him to give to his friend.”
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