Sounds like these other Mums need to grow up and I would be very concerned that they are going to raise kids that feel entitled as obviously thats how their Mums feel.
Inviting the entire class is only a good idea if your child gets on with everyone and you can afford it

This is why we don’t do parties.

Kids parties are getting out of hand. What you did sounds great. Whydo people feel entitled to be involved in everything? Why do things always need to be bigger and better? I think they are the assholes… definitely you!

You are the host, it is your decision. I wouldn’t invite the class just to make others happy in the future. Some people are never happy, and want something to whinge about.

I’ve heard many stories like these. It’s none of their business what you do with your kids in their spare time and if they think their kids missed out, they are more than welcome to hold an activity for them themselves

You should not be expected to invite the whole class to a kids birthday party. If one or two kids only were not invited I can see how that might be tough for the kids that are excluded, but this story does not seem to be that way. Small party with close friends, you shouldn’t have that held over your head at all.

Wow, petty mums to complain at all, but to still be complaining months later. Get a life! Many parents simply don’t have the room or the money to invite the whole class and obviously some are just not interested in big parties. Get over it and move on

I think those other mums need to get off their high horses and if their kids are anything like them it’s no wonder they weren’t invited. Why should your child have to invite children he doesn’t get along with?! Don’t let them spoil future parties – do what works for you and remember you will never please everyone.

You are in no way at fault with your decision!! Every year my kids had parties, they were only allowed to invite around 4-5 people.
These parents seem very entitled. It’s your child’s party, not theirs

This is ridiculous! Tell the mothers to grow up. Life is full of disappointments & they need to set an example for their children. We don’t always get what we want & the sooner we learn that (& how to cope with disappointment) the better.

In this day and age with the cost of living it is going to happen

I am not looking forward to this… we have always had just family birthdays. I know this will change when he starts school next year. What a nightmare!

I think they are rude to confront you. You can’t be expected to have the whole class.

I’m sorry you went through this. I was told when my child started kindy that if you were to have a birthday party, the etiquette was to either invite the whole class or none at all as inviting a few kids could result in a situation like this. It’s an awful choice to have to make, knowing that some ppl will react like this but balancing it with your finances. Perhaps if and when finances are better, you could have a simple party for the whole class? Or birthday parties alternate years?

You can’t invite everyone because they may not get along with your child.

You are definitely not. No parent should feel they have to invite the whole class to a birthday party as no child I have ever met plays with everyone in his/her class anyway. I do hope it dies down soon, but it just shows how great a time was had by those who attended [maybe the whole class attended another party and didn’t have a good time!] Stand your ground. Cheers.

Sounds like the most fantastic party. The other mums need to get over it. They’re just jealous (their kids have probably long forgotten about it). I’m impressed you sent things to school. I don’t think that was necessary. Do not let these people intimidate you. You did what was best for your child and your family and that’s all that matters.

Sounds like a great party! I would have wanted to come too lol, Seriously though, kids (and obviously parents too) need to understand that they can’t always have/do things just because they want it. There are so many reasons that its not always possible…….Maybe those kids/parents could have/start planning their own birthday parties instead…

wow im sorry that happened to you i rember the same thing happened to a friend of mine that the mum came to me who complained im like god i would be happy you dont have to by a present etc then she went on about her gil not coping and was sad i said dont make a thing over it and distract her half the time its the parent not the kid parents really need to pull there head in and realise that it could b a cost thing dont take any notice

Are things really getting this out of hand at schools? When my daughter was at school we/she only invited up to ten friends and we made cupcakes to take to school for the class and teacher. It is not always practical to invite the whole class.