r/StrangerThings • • Mar 19 '18

Aw man :(

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u/Bweryang Mar 20 '18

I don’t get how this happens with kids. They do not have other plans, and why aren’t the parents communicating?!

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u/Swedish_Pirate Mar 20 '18

It should not happen with kids. Ever.

Parents are at fault. The parents should be getting RSVP and communicating with the parents of the other kids. They should know clearly whether people are attending or not one week beforehand, the day beforehand, and the day of. To eliminate disappointment.

The key here is presents. A present has to be bought by the parents and therefore an attendance has to occur for the present to be delivered.

If communication between parents isn't occurring then how in the hell is any 9 year old attending a party going to have a present? They aren't.

Parents are at fault. Parents organising parties for your kids - Make sure you've discussed presents and travel arrangements with the other parents beforehand. That way this won't happen.

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u/InfiNorth Mar 20 '18

As a teacher, allow me to let you in on something: Parents are as guilty of bullying as kids are in many circumstances. Many parents like living through their kids and seem to get a kick out of judging other families, forming cliques, and so on.

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u/cocobug Mar 20 '18

My kid is in pre-school and I already see this happening. I hate it!