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I am in a play group in my neighborhood and all of the parents have agreed to not exchange gifts only cards for the kids’ birthdays, and during the holidays, we will each draw one name and buy a small gift (under $10) for one other kid in the play group. I have just received an invitation to a birthday party for one of the kids in the play group. His party is an event outside of our normal play group activities. Do I need to purchase a gift for the party or maintain our play group guideline?
The essential question is did this guideline that you have made with the parents in the play group extend to gift exchanges only in play group or there as well as at party gatherings you hold for your kids outside of the play group.
Discussing this openly with the other parents in your play group will be very helpful to gain clarification, i.e. what to do when you each host a birthday party for your kids and extend a party invitation to one another. This is worth a discussion and decision because if you are feeling awkward based on this situation, most likely others are as well if they have also been invited. Having it plainly discussed will help you make your decision on this occasion and ease the stress of wondering “what to do” when future parties arise.
