My 11 year old just got invited to a graduation party for a senior in his class. I don't want to say no but I feel like i should. I'm assuming it's being thrown by their parents but idk them and like i said I'm assuming. My 11 year old can't answer the questions I'm asking without saying idk. So I'm uncomfortable with saying yes then also it's on a weekday and they have school still the next day their friends don't because they graduated. I'm also assuming there will be 18 year old. And I don't think we're invited so idk what to say?
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Excuse me if im ignorant cuz my kids 11 and I never know what's going on in school but they have classes with seniors?
Thats a tough one does he have a phone with life 360? Do you know of the kids who's throwing the party? My thoughts are if its during daylight and he can be tracked then I would let my son go im always trying to make sure he "lives his life" but its hard in today's world....will there be parents most likely but lets be honest or if it were me im sure id be hosting talking to family id be keeping an eye out but not giving the actual supervision kids would need but again 18 to 11 that parent most likely thinks it'll be seniors I would guess... id be uncomfortable too but if he really wanted to and its during the week and could be tracked checked in on ect id probably let him go and still stress cuz thats the mom i am 🤣

I understand. My 11yr old was apart if the big brother/big sister program. His "big brother " was 18 and a senior. If my son got involved to his graduation we would have taken him and one of us or both of us would stay the whole time. I wouldn't just drop him off and leave.

I would accept only under certain conditions meaning discussing with your child about saying no to things they are not comfortable and them having a way to reach you. I would probably do a drop off situation for a shorter time frame like 8-9:30 that way they are still able to be part of it but not staying late. They can make the appearance and congratulate the graduate but not join the later party with older teens