Mary L said what I was going to say.
Some people just do not RSVP
Since being a member on this forum I have seen dozens of posts about RSVP's. The frustration from those of us that always try to RSVP, and others that just were not brought up this way. They were just taught, if you are not attending, do not respond. And they always have an excuse that they are satisfied with.
To me and you, this is just not done. It takes but a moment to do this, but for others, they have a lot going on, do not know what may come up, maybe are not great about being able to commit, they do not allow their children to attend parties of other families, they think it is silly it is only a kids party. They do not believe in parties for children, unless it is close family.
I honestly have learned, we do not know what goes on in other peoples lives or homes,. Or the miscommunication, confusion..I am giving them the benefit of the doubt.
But yes, it makes me very frustrated that some people just cannot take a moment to respond with yes or no. If they have any doubts for any reason, simply respond no. Don't leave us hanging out here. You have to just go and chase these people down, or some people just cannot get it together.
Our children wanted your child to attend thus party, because they like your child. No hidden agendas.
And even worse, IF you respond yes, make a darn good effort to be there. Unless there is an emergency, it is even worse to RSVP yes, and then not attend, or at least call to let the hostess know you were not in an accident on you way over.
But maybe it is just where we live. We say yes ma'am, no sir, thank you, we actually entertain in our homes and welcome new friends into our families by treating them like honored guests. And yes, this includes our children's friends, classmates and their families.