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A family who has had sick kids all week with a stomach bug are planning to attend my kids’ party this weekend! How can I politely ask them to stay home, as I don’t want everyone else getting sick at our party?
Honesty is the best policy on this one. Call your friend and simply say, “I am really concerned about you & your family attending the party this weekend because some of you may still be contagious. With it taking 7-10 days to stop spreading the virus, I am afraid that the other little ones may get sick. I would hate to have that happen at the party. I really hope you understand, and we are going to miss you. Would you guys be available to get together in a few weeks? We would love to see you then.”
It won’t be easy, but you are expressing concern over the virus being active and people becoming sick at your party, which is exactly what you are most worried about. You also saying they will be missed and that you hope to see them sometime soon when everyone is better again.�
You can’t control how your friend will react, but you just need to draw your boundary and wear the “stress” of an uncomfortable phone conversation. Better that, than the alternative of worrying during the party and beyond!
