Kids birthday invite

[dexteroni]

At age 3, I would expect a parent would stay at a party held in a public place. When my nephews were that age, usually only one parent stayed, not both, but my sister and BIL certainly wouldn't have minded if both parents stayed.

[georgeharrison]

When my son was that age, I always assumed that I was expected to stay. If my husband wanted to go, I'd always ask if that was okay and specifically ask if they had to keep it under a certain headcount.

[jena]

Yes, I would assume a parent is expected to stay. We never had a drop off party until this year in kindergarten - and that was in a home. The party we've been to at a public place (skating rink), all the parents stayed.

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[Ashley&Scott]

I would assume at least 1 parent is invited.

[WOT?*]

When I did the preschool parties at places I expected that at least one parent would stay. Parents generally aren't comfortable leaving little ones at bouncy houses and pools without being able to keep an eye on their own child. A few would do so (yay for free time, I guess) but I fully expected to pay for +1s for three year olds.

[sratsey]

I have never been to a 3-year-old birthday party in which one or both parents weren't present...and I've been to MANY.
I always address DDs and DSs invites to the kids, because kids like getting mail.
With the exception of a water park party, every party place/gymboree/bounce place charges by kid. You don't pay extra for the parents. (except food if you're feeding all)

[Deleted]

There is no way I'd leave my 3 year old alone at a birthday party, nor would anyone expect me to.

[DarcyLongfellow]

What kind of party place is it? At bouncy houses and things around us, you pay per kid. There's no charge for adults. Usually just one parent stays, but I've seen both parents there for some of DD's friends.

Since you looked it up and know there's a limit on the number of adults, I'd just send one parent, not both. Unless it was a good friend, I'd feel awkward asking the host if DH could come.