I've made a regrettable mistake inviting kids to my son's party

"But I have a solution that will fix everything." Note: It would make things worse.

The internet is awash with stories of guests not bothering to show up or rsvp to birthdays parties; but one mum has found herself in the opposite position.

She needed advice on what to do, and thank goodness she sought it, as she was about to make a BIG mistake. Huge.

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"I didn't think everyone would come"

The nervous mum wrote: "So, I made a pretty bad mistake and not sure how to go about fixing it.

"My son is having his party next week and I invited his whole class. Plus friends from his other activities. I honestly did not think everyone would attend.

"The venue has the number capped at 20 kids. I invited 30 kids...They're all coming."

Panicked, the mum asked what she should do... and shared her potential solution.

"This is totally my fault. I realise that. I should not have invited so many. But I can't not invite the entire class, he's only four.

"Is my only option to tell kids not to come?"

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"It's a big risk to take"

Parents tried to reassure the mum, such as this one, who wrote: "I promise you not all the kids are coming."

Another agreed, adding :"Probably a third or more of the RSVPs won't come. It's just a big risk to take, not ensuring there's room to accommodate. Me personally, I wouldn't book extra space, then if a few extra kids showed up, I'd beg and plead with the venue to let them in.

"Again, it's a big risk. But it's one I would take, knowing how people flake on kids' birthday parties."

This mum shared her similar experience.

"Same thing happened to me a couple months ago. Almost everyone RSVP'd yes, and I was panicking! Then at the party, only a third of the people ended up coming! We had so much extra food I had to give away whole pizzas. It was wild."

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"Do NOT disinvite kids"

Other commenters strongly suggested changing venues to salvage the situation.

 "You have to switch venues, uninviting would be such a bummer for the uninvited kids and your kid," one mum advised.

Then there was this comment from a teacher about the idea: "As a teacher and parent, no matter what. Do NOT disinvite kids. Truly."

Another agreed, writing, "Are any of the invitees children of your friends? Relatives?

"I am not a fan at all of uninviting anyone but if you must, I'd go with those people first as they will be more understanding. But…I wouldn't uninvite them. I'd have a small party elsewhere or at your home (I get small space, I have a small house).

"And this will be lesson. Do not over invite next time."

If the point wasn't made clear enough, one last person reiterated: "I would switch venues cost be damned. It's really hurtful to uninvite people."

Originally published as I've made a regrettable mistake inviting kids to my son's party