Do you find this rude?

[Jahzara]

Now that i have read what the invite says - i still feel the same -

It seems to me that if you want to attend the party then you supply your own food or you dont come. User pays !!!

I agree with bringing a plate if it was a combined BBQ at a mates house (adults) cause usually everyone just chucks in.
BUT when it comes to a childs birthday party that you sent out invites to then you dont expect people to supply food if they want to come.
Thats part of throwing a kids party - you supply everything and the guests come and have fun.
If it comes down to the expense - think of a cheaper option.
Maybe a sleepover with a friend each or a fun day out at the park together.
The kids will have fun regardless - it doesnt have to be a huge party.

Halls here for kids parties cost around $30 for the time slot.
We hired a hall for DS#2's 5th birthday and had a heap of kids come.
The kids had a ball, played games and they ate food but not heaps.
We had way too much food. The party was held on the day i was due with DS#3 and i still managed to organise it and supply all the food myself. I had help on the day which obviously had to be pre organised incase i was in hospital on the day.
I would not have asked for other kids to bring a plate.
Like i said in my last post - when your kids become school age it becomes a whole different ball game. There can be alot of expectation and alot of $ involved. You always seem to be putting your hand in your pocket.
If you choose to throw a party for your child then do it if you can afford it yourself - not at others expense.
Still think its wrong.