It would depend if I knew the parents or not. I would think that by first grade or so I'd feel comfortable dropping off if I knew the family well enough. Most of the birthday parties my kids went to when small were family-type affairs in which whole families were invited.
I was always surprised as the primary driver for school trips and such when the kids would jump into my car and their parents wouldn't even come outside to meet me. Same goes for birthday parties - please come inside and check to see if I at least look safe. Tell me about allergies etc.
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