I want to send an invoice to the parents who missed my child’s party. I lost €51
A mother has been trolled for being ‘petty’ after she tried to send an invoice to parents who missed her child’s birthday party.
She revealed that she now has £51 less as a result and believes she is entitled to the money back.
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However, other mothers disagree and say that makes her unreasonable.
Take to online forum Mothernetthe parent remained anonymous when she asked other users for their opinions.
The mom called it, “No shows at birthday party.”
She then wrote further: “It was my child’s birthday party and I paid £20 per child at a local play centre.
“Two siblings replied that they would go but didn’t show up – the parents apologized but said they had forgotten and wouldn’t make it on time for the party.
“One of the siblings had a dietary requirement and I paid an extra £11 for different food for them.”
The mother asked other users of the online forum whether she was “unreasonable” to ask the parent to reimburse the costs.
She further wrote, “If you were to do this, how would you word it?
“It was my choice to throw an expensive party, so maybe I should just leave it alone.
“What would you do?”
The post received a lot of attention, but many strongly disagreed with her, while 74 percent voted saying she was unreasonable.
One mother wrote: “Don’t bother having parties anymore.
‘More hassle than it’s worth. Pick a few kids you know are coming and take them somewhere.”
Another added: “No, they are not responsible for your choices.”
While someone else said: “I’d just take it on the chin and not invite them again.”
Others sympathized with her, but still agreed that she should not ask for the money back.
Well, you expected to pay £51 anyway, so at least it’s not going to cost you more
Mumsnet user
One wrote: “They’re terrible manners but you can’t ask for a refund, that’s a total cringe.
“As if I would ever invite that family to anything again.”
A second wrote: “Well you expected to pay £51 anyway so at least it won’t cost you more.
“Were you able to consume the food they should have been given?
‘Do you think the parents knew how much it cost?
“I think it’s pretty bad form on their part (although some things are being forgotten), but asking for the money would trump that and then some.”
Should you invite the whole class to your child’s birthday?
College moms are facing a new dilemma when it comes to their children’s birthday parties.
According to a recent discussion, inviting the entire class to a birthday party has become a controversial topic.
Some mothers argue that this is the polite thing to do so that no child feels left out.
However, others believe that inviting the entire class can be overwhelming and unnecessary, especially if your child is not close to everyone.
Here are some tips to navigate this tricky situation:
- Set clear boundaries: Set a reasonable number of guests and stick to it.
- Invite close friends: Focus on inviting your child’s closest friends to keep the party manageable and meaningful.
- Consider a small gathering: Opt for a smaller, more intimate party if a large party is not feasible.
- Communicate with other parents: Have an open conversation with other parents to understand their opinions and preferences.
- Alternative celebrations: Consider alternative ways to celebrate, such as a special day out with just a few friends.
