Would you assume

[Cricket0619]

that it's ok to bring your kids to a 40th Birthday party?

[Deleted]

Depends. Where and when is the party? How was the invitation worded? Close friend or family?

[cereal K]

my initial thought was "no". but in thinking further, i would need the answer to all of these questions.

Jul 18, 2012 20:28:38 GMT -5 @weeble said:

Depends. Where and when is the party? How was the invitation worded? Close friend or family?

[broc]

Not unless it was a word of mouth invite for a backyard party at noon. And even then, I'd ask first.

[eb777888]

Depends on time and if I'm traveling.

[Cricket0619]

It was an invitation that said it was at our house from 4 until whenever people decide to stop partying. It also said food and drink will be provided. I guess I wouldn't assume to bring kids unless it said kid friendly or kids are welcome.

[Cricket0619]

Jul 18, 2012 20:37:18 GMT -5 RexManningDay said:

"until whenever people decide to stop partying" makes me think that you should definitely ask.

Exactly.

[eb777888]

I guess all of the milestone birthdays I've been to, I've had to travel 1000 miles+ to, and yeah, my kids would have to be going in that case. I'm also assuming it's family for some reason. If it was family, I know it'd be okay to bring S, but if it were a friend, I wouldn't even ask, I just wouldn't bring him. I'd make it an excuse for a night out.

[Cricket0619]

It is mostly friends, but the family that is coming are getting babysitters. The longest distance is about 4 hrs. where people are coming from. It seems like it's more of the people that live in town that probably have sitters are the ones that are bringing or thinking of bringing their kids. I don't want to be rude and offend anyone. Maybe I should have said adult only on the invite.

[BlackCanary]

Jul 18, 2012 20:37:18 GMT -5 RexManningDay said:

"until whenever people decide to stop partying" makes me think that you should definitely ask.

This.

[underwaterrhymes]

Yeah, with that wording I would assume no kids.

[adhdfashion]

I would assume it wasn't okay.

[eb777888]

Yeah, and I'm staunchly a "leave your kids at home" type person. For some reason, I was picturing it being a family thing, I have no freaking idea why, lol. When in doubt, I would ask, of course. But yes, after reading the details I would assume it's a "no kids" affair.

[Cricket0619]

Jul 18, 2012 20:44:42 GMT -5 @smace said:

And the few 40th bday parties I've gone to were heavy on the alcohol and completely not kid friendly. I guess it depends on the people.

But I would never ever assume that kids are ok. And, to be honest, I like to go to parties without the kid b/c it's not really fun chasing a toddler around all goddamned night.

Somtimes a mom needs a break

I would be the same.