Inviting Boys and Girls

I have talked to parents and teachers about this, usually the teachers say it's unfair not to invite everyone to the party. Last year my son's teacher actually put that in a letter that was sent home at the beginning of the year. I think you should invite everyone!!
Good luck!

My son's 2 best friends are his cousins, 7 & 9 they play together, have sleep overs together etc... He's in 2nd grade, and we have always invited both girls and boys to his parties. He's even been to co-ed sleepovers. As long as everyone had fun, and the kid know their boundries, I don't see a problem with it! Best of luck, hope they have (or had) fun!

As long as you aren't having a slumber party (overnight), I'd invite whoever your son wants to be there. At this age, there isn't the concern about gender that there will be in a few years, so enjoy it while it lasts!

Hi S.,

I think is perfectly fine. I have invited boys and girls to my boy's b-day party since he is 4 year old boy. Just make it fun and with some kind of games where everybody can participate. Have different treat bags or goodies for boys and girls (like rings and candies for girls, and stickers and whistles for boys kind of...) or unisex like stickers and yo-yo's.. for everyone...
Good Luck!
Alejandra

Invite both- you can get to know more parents that way!

S., at my childs school the rule is if you want to invite kids from your childs class you invite the entire class. I have always thought this was a bit awkward
( personally) it has been my experience that if you have don't have the space to have it at a place that hosts parties, make sure you have a pick up time for the children noted on the invite, also a nice idea is asking children to each bring a new or gently used book for a book exchange
( then every child goes home with a book = ) )
or even mention on the invite that their "presence is the present" so they do not feel obligated to buy a gift.
Good luck
B.

In our school district it is a rule if you will be handing out invitations at school, everyone in the class is to be invited. Check with the school rules first. Also at that age feelings might get hurt. Some kids won't show up anyway so don't worry about having too many kids at the party.
Good Luck and God Bless
S. M

I think its ok. My son is 4 and his best friends are girls. I don't know what your plans are for cake but I have a cupcake business if you are interested in something unique. www.crumbscustomcupcakes.com
Good luck.

Why wouldnt you invite girls? Im sure he has girls that hes friends with in his class. We invite both and I do goody bags for both genders so the boys dont think the Hello Kitty party is lame! Good luck Have fun!

I don't see a reason to not invite girls. My son just turned 7 in October & one of his friends is a girl. we invited all of his friends (girls & boys). You can stop inviting girls when he doesn't want to invite them any more.

God Bless!

I'm fascinated with how many of the responses are geared toward saying that it's OK for the younger age group & not for the older kids.

My sons, age 12 & 21, are proof-positive that it's OK at all ages. For my older son, as long as he had "friend" parties.....the girls were invited too...even his 21st included "girl"friends. With my younger son, I've had girls stop me at school/sports events & ask to be invited....not only to his BD....but for Halloween & other parties.

I applaud the fact that both of my sons have close friends who are girls & that they're all comfortable with each other. I think this stems from our not creating dividing lines.

I think it is fine for b/g at this age, it's the older ages I'd be worried about!

Good Morning S., Of course invite both. Will be fun of all of them. Some schools here even say if you hand out invitations at school all children must have one. UGH. That can make for a bigger party then you planned on. Not all will come of course, but that way no one feels slighted is how the teachers feel.

I suggest invite both.

Have a great parrrrrrrr-teeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
God Bless
K. Nana of 5

Sure ! At 6, go ahead and invite both. We just had a birthday party for our 6-year-old and invited boys and girls. It was fun !

Invite his friends, no matter if they are boys or girls. What difference does it make? My son's best friend has been a girl since he was an infant and she has always been invited along with other female friends. When he is 10, he may not want to include girls but at 6, they are just his friends.

Enjoy the party,
D.

With my 5 children, I didn't start cutting down the guest list until they were in 2nd grade at least. With the preschool age and Kindergarten age, it isn't nice to exclude anyone. Your little guy would be crushed if he wasn't invited to a girl party, I am sure. But at 8/9 or at 2nd grade age, they want to do something more expensive, and most places, such as Lazer tag, and Race cars, will only allow up to 15 guest.
They only have 1 party a year, invite all of his class. Don't be the snotty parent that hurts children, and other parents feelings just to save a couple dollars.
Your child will LOVE having a large party. It will probably be the first one he will actually remember, in years to come.

The child's gender shouldn't be a factor in whether or not they are invited to your son's party.