Chip Chick
“It doesn’t seem like mom cared much how fun Molly, who apparently was overstimulated and broke down so much had a “good time”? or the other girls would have.”
“It’s also worth mentioning that she is setting Molly up for failure by doing this. Molly isn’t going to be getting asked back for slumber parties, day trips, or even just hangouts because of this.”
“It sounds like she knew this was a possibility and didn’t think at all about how this is going to sabotage Molly’s ability to make meaningful friendships and relationships in her new community.”
“Molly clearly wasn’t ready for this kind of social situation, and her mom just set her up to fail.”
“Agree. My daughter (12yo) has GDD and I declined all party invites from her classmates because I was afraid she’d throw a tantrum and ruin the party (her emotional development is about 3 years delayed and she’s been in therapy since she was 5.5yo).”
“My husband asked and I told him that reason and I didn’t want to have to be watching her (more like hovering around her) during the entire party because it’d ruin the mood and the parents would think I’m overly protective and/or anti-social.”
“I was surprised when Molly’s mom didn’t stay. That certainly would have helped.”
