Kid Question, Opinions Requested

[Mousey Girl]

I have mentioned my Monkeys in the past. One of them, Blake, had his 9th B-day party yesterday. His older brother Trent was here Saturday, along with some of the other kids. They were all talking about the party, and receiving invitations. Nickolas said that he never got an invite. Trent told him he was invited, even if he didn't get anything on paper. Nickolas went over there yesterday around 1, the party was to start at 2. At 1:20 he was home, very upset. Blake had told him he was NOT invited and that he had to leave.

I am trying to stay out of this. I have intervened in the past when Blake was refusing to talk to Nickolas. No one seems to know why he told Nick he wasn't invited.

I am really fighting the urge to call his mom. In my opinion it is her poor parenting skills that have let up to this. At the same time I know nothing would be resolved, and Nick still missed the party, so I will remain silent.

Should I just let the boys work it out on their own? If Blake comes over do I tell him he can't come in? Do I let Nick tell him he can't come in? I just don't know what to do...

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by Mousey Girl

I have mentioned my Monkeys in the past. One of them, Blake, had his 9th B-day party yesterday. His older brother Trent was here Saturday, along with some of the other kids. They were all talking about the party, and receiving invitations. Nickolas said that he never got an invite. Trent told him he was invited, even if he didn't get anything on paper. Nickolas went over there yesterday around 1, the party was to start at 2. At 1:20 he was home, very upset. Blake had told him he was NOT invited and that he had to leave.

I am trying to stay out of this. I have intervened in the past when Blake was refusing to talk to Nickolas. No one seems to know why he told Nick he wasn't invited.

I am really fighting the urge to call his mom. In my opinion it is her poor parenting skills that have let up to this. At the same time I know nothing would be resolved, and Nick still missed the party, so I will remain silent.

Should I just let the boys work it out on their own? If Blake comes over do I tell him he can't come in? Do I let Nick tell him he can't come in? I just don't know what to do...

Sorry, I'm having trouble following this. Blake and Trent seem to be yours, but who is Nickolas? Yours also? Who's party was this, if it was Trent's then that would make you the mom (doubtful...). If not, then what was Trent doing essentially inviting Nickolas to some other kids party? Also it would help to know the ages of Nick and the party boy. Please clarify so I can comment. Thanks.

[Tref]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

Please clarify so I can comment. Thanks.

OK, I think I understand. MG owns two monkeys. And they were invited to the party of a boy named Nickolas. Now, Nickolas (or, Olas, for short) sent out invitations to everybody but himself. Apparently, Olas, didn't have enough invitations and besides, he didn't think he could attend due to a prior engagement, which, as it turns out, was his own birthday party. So, Olas is a no show, but the party goes on as scheduled & everybody has a good time. Well, almost. Here is where the story gets tricky.

The party would have been a major success, with a large buffet, kiddie pool, games and prizes and cake, except that none of the above items were actually included. When the children arrived they were escorted to a small room with folding chairs and made to watch a video on purchasing prime California real estate. Afterward, they were served a cold spaghetti dinner.

In retrospect, it can not be said everybody had a good time; though after the nine hour, high pressure, birthday event ended, you could say the children left fully understanding the benefits of owning a piece of California Pines. Or, what I like to call -- home!

MG followed her story with a question, but I do not recall what it was.

But this secret spoiler box may reveal answers to questions you might have regarding owning a piece of beautiful California Pines!

Spoiler:

Prices to own a beautiful home site start at just $39,000. With $1,995 down it can be yours for only $498 per month! (Land, pines & California, not included)

[SusieP.]

Originally Posted by Tref

The party would have been a major success, with a large buffet, kiddie pool, games and prizes and cake, except that none of the above items were actually included. When the children arrived they were escorted to a small room with folding chairs and made to watch a video on purchasing prime California real estate. Afterward, they were served a cold spaghetti dinner.

Lemony Snicket, is that you????

As a teacher-type person and a mom, I think you have to let them deal with it for now. As long as nobody is being bodily harmed, they will figure it out, and will probably be best buddies again by the weekend.

This age is really tricky. The school where I worked was 4th-6th grade. This is when they start learning how to manipulate power over others to give themselves more status, and they start getting outright mean- the boys, but especially the girls. Remind your son that being nice is more important than being cool, hard as that is to understand, and that those nice friends are the ones he'll want to keep. You don't have to like everyone, but you do have to be nice to people. (Especially the mean ones, 'cause they HATE that! )

[Mousey Girl]

You guys!!

Nickolas is mine. Blake had a party, he is 9. Trent is Blake's older brother, he is 10.

[wendybeth]

Nickolas should kick Blake's ass.

No!!! Just kidding!

However, he should remember what Blake did. I know the kids are young, but that's just rotten. I would try to not intervene too much, but I would also not let Blake hang around anymore.

Now, Tref- why would anyone buy California pines when the majestic Washington pine is so plentiful?

[MerryPrankster]

Originally Posted by Mousey Girl

You guys!!

Nickolas is mine. Blake had a party, he is 9. Trent is Blake's older brother, he is 10.

And they're rats, right?



But seriously. I think you should call the Mom to discuss it. These "I'm having a wonderful party, but you're not invited" things can cause very, very hurt feelings for a child. I feel bad for Nickolas.

ETA~ Tref's post has me laughing and crying!! Soooo funny!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hmm, I think you should let it go, or just talk to the mother for information's sake. Don't intervene. I remember the splits I had with my friends at about that age. The LAST thing that would have been good for me would have been our parents getting involved. It's going to happen, and that's the age he should start figuring those kinds of things out. Either figure out how to mend the relationship, or learn how to accept the fact that sometimes friendships end. Unless things become destructive, I suggest letting him figure it out himself. I know it was the best thing for me at that time.

[Mousey Girl]

Nickolas and I talked tonight. I told him that I will support him, but it is his decision.

Talking to the mom would get me nowhere. She is beyond flaky.

[blueerica]

Good call, MG. And good advice all, per usual.

My experiences as a former kid, and my experiences with my now 13 year old sisters lead me to think that if no one was beaten up, the issue shouldn't even be addressed. People like Blake are a fact of life, and your boy Nick needs to learn that lesson, no matter how hard it is to take. We've all learned it at some point. Leaving yourself open for talks, etc.. that's the right move. Knowing that you're behind him probably does more for him than any conversation or intervention you can do. It's all I ever wanted.

While maybe you should consider keeping Blake around, that Trent guy seems like a decent fellow. Is he genuine, or was he setting a trap for Nick? (Just curious.) If his intentions are good, then you should encourage Blake to hang around people like him. Not all the apples on the tree have to be rotten.