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As kids, nothing feels more exciting than meeting your friends outside of school.

Theres something special about hanging out without teachers around, just laughing, playing, and making memories.

But sometimes, things dont go quite as expected.

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Instead of bowling with her friends, she was assigned to a separate lane with an adult male stranger.

Feeling uncomfortable and out of place, she told her mom she wanted to leave.

Keep reading to find out how it all played out.

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From over-the-top themed decorations to celebrity-style celebrations, someparentsspare no expense.

But heres the thingwhether the party is big or small,planningit takes a lot of time and effort.

A well-planned party flows smoothly, ensuring that every child gets to participate and enjoy the event.

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Kate shares, Accommodating things for a kids party takes a lot of time.

Unlike adults, kids wont just sit around and chat.

They need constant engagement, or theyll lose interest fast.

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You also have to verify the venue is child-friendly, Kate adds.

You cant just pick any locationsafety is a big factor.

If those details arent considered, some kids could end up feeling excluded or struggling to participate.

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If there are more than 10 children, things can get hectic really fast, Kate points out.

You need enough supervision to confirm every child is engaged and enjoying themselves.

Kate also emphasizes the importance ofgroup activities.

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Its always best to plan activities that include everyone so no one feels left out.

If some kids are separated from the rest, it can make them feel awkward or excluded.

At the end of the day, a party should be about fun and inclusion, Kate concludes.

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As a host, making sure every child has a great time is the top priority.

In this particular case, the authors daughter felt excluded, which understandably led to frustration.

What do you think?

Mom takes daughter home from lonely birthday party.

Should the author have addressed the issue at the moment, or was walking out the right decision?

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