We're sitting on the fence for this one.
An anonymous parent took to a local Facebook group recently, to ask fellow mums and dads their thoughts on an invitation their four-year-old received at school recently.
Explaining the situation, the poster admitted to being left confused when they read that the host was requesting £6 from each guest.
Writing on Spotted Highfields, Spinney Hills and Evington Facebook page, they said:
"My 4yr old has been invited to a classmates 5th bday party.
"The said parent has hired fun valley and stipulated a payment of £6 per child on the birthday invitations.
"My older kids are in secondary school and in all my years of hosting and being invited to kids parties, I have never been asked to pay for attending a party.
"Is this the done thing nowadays? [sic]"
However, while the anonymous parent simply asked if this was now the done thing, they were slammed by those who read the post.
"Fun valley charge a lot more than £6 per child for parties," wrote one.
"If you don't agree with the cost don't send your child. Simple as. It is a personal choice.
"Personally I believe £6 is reasonable for a fun day with friends, food, cake and usually some sort of entertainment."
The mum-of-twins, who wrote the invite, also left a comment, explaining why she was asking for the £6.
"The party rate per child on a Sunday is £11 per child, however, I only put a cost of £6 per child due to the fact that I have invited 60 children!
"30 from each class and some will bring siblings!!
"Therefore I will still be paying £5 per child cost for every child that attends!
"Also this invite includes playtime, food, and extra special goody bag worth £5 for every child that attends.
"I am a single mother with twins, and I spoke to many parents about how to organise the party and how many children to invite etc!
"I could not invite half the class and not the other half so that is the reason."
So, what are your thoughts? Do you agree with the mum who sent the invitation?
