Children’s birthday parties are ruining my life

I’m ready to stage a rebellion (Picture: Kat Storr)

Class birthday parties: a great way for children to have fun on weekends, for parents to get acquainted – and even better when you get a grown-up drink or cake thrown in.

However, after five years of having three children at school, and one fortnight that involved nine parties, I’m ready to stage a rebellion.  

Last year the summer holidays were a welcome break from the WhatsApp party groups and school bag invitations. 

But as it got closer to the new term starting, the...