Fuss over nothing?

Into school without a bath*

i would cut it off but have somewhere to put it. in a frame or box or even stick it on the fridge. or if he has a favourite teddy pop it on the wrist of that

Personally I’d cut it off either when he’s awake or asleep. My daughter had her face painted Sunday at a party so obviously needed that washed off. There are many things kids don’t want to do but we make that decision for them.
That said no one is going to think badly of you if he’s still wearing it. My daughter and her friends did body transfers and they were still there a week later despite going swimming ect.

I get it, I hate cutting off wristbands too, I’ve always been able to shimmy them off my hand without having to cut them so I can keep them😭 to him it feels like you’re trying to remove his memory of the birthday party, do you have any other keepsakes from there or photos you could print out? He might be willing to accept something like that in exchange for taking off the band

Honestly I don’t think the kids are going to judge to much at 4-5 but I could be wrong. Either way, I say leave him be. 🤷🏽‍♀️

I think I was getting a bit worked up over adults thinking he is scruffy and we don't look after him properly. I said to my partner "every class had that scruffy kid who never had their hair brushed or clean uniform" and I don't want to be that family. I think there was a time growing up where WE WERE that family cos my mum and dad were divorced and my mum was working about 20 jobs. I definitely remember not having a haircut for a long time and looking like Rufio from Hook 🤣.
On reflection yes I think I was overreacting but also is it too much to ask for our son to have a bath after a busy weekend. I look at him and just see a little chimney sweep.