[quote]We've had parents that show up, leave the child and say we'll be back in two hours. See you later. That's rude.

WELL THAT’S YOUR OPNION AND I TRIED LIVING ON THE EAST COAST SO I SURLY KNOW WHAT THE TERM RUDE IS.

Gotta love the Midwest for its simplicity . [/quote]

I'm from the midwest. Born and raised. There, the parents stayed because there was usually beer and mixed drinks available for the adults. You are right though, there was a simplicity to those parties. They were more like gatherings than events. :-)