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Genuine question because I've seen both. At my son's last party (4) we opened presents afterwards at home, and I sent thank you cards. One mum mentioned she was "a bit disappointed" she didn't get to see him open the gift they chose.
I always thought opening at the party was a recipe for chaos and comparing. What do you do?
Home. Always. 15 four year olds watching another kid open presents is torture for everyone.
In our family it's rude NOT to open them in front of the guests. Cultural thing I think. But at a kids party with 20 children I get why people don't.
We did a compromise once: opened presents with whoever was still around at the very end. Mostly grandparents and a couple of close friends. Worked fine.
Opening at home and then a quick video or photo of him playing with it to the parent is lovely. Covers the "I wanted to see" thing without the chaos.
Photo idea is perfect, will do that. Thank you.
also the 'no presents please' parties. am I the only one who brings one anyway and feels awkward either way
@MrsMakesDo no, everyone does, and then the parent feels awkward. Nobody wins.
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