DS not invited to friend's birthday party.

[black_rose]

I can understand you are upset but it's probably better to let it go. Maybe arrange a playdate if your ds wants to see him for his birthday?

[sangie]

I don't know how you would mention it casually to the parents if you say they aren't very friendly?
I can understand why you are upset but I'd probably just leave it. Hopefully your DS will be invited to other parties.

[ticklish]

Thanks Sangie. We have had email contact to arrange playdates etc. One on one they are friendly and we have had many good conversations
but they never join in group chats with other parents at school and at birthday parties. Don't know why????????????????????

[misty]

Thanks Sangie. We have had email contact to arrange playdates etc. One on one they are friendly and we have had many good conversations
but they never join in group chats with other parents at school and at birthday parties. Don't know why????????????????????

Don't get involved. Kids often get given a 'number' to choice who can get invited to the party. The parents may or may not have had anything to do with it. Use it as a teaching tool for your son - not everyone can always be invited to everything, and we shouldn't take it personally.

In reards to the parents not chatting at school or birthday parties; they may be shy, they may be socially awkward, or (like myself) they may just not wish to make the effort (because they don't want to be part or the 'cliche' or they already have enough friends and have no personal need nor want to make more from that situation).

I am extremely outgoing and friendly and am happy to carry on a conversation with anyone, but avoid it at school, because I am just not interested in forming relationships with the other parents, as lovely as they may be. I am happy to have the kids arrange playdates, but I will let my child choose their own friends for that and for their parties, if there is a limited number of invites.