Conflicting birthday parties

Approximately 2 weeks ago I sent out invitations for my six year old's birthday party. He invited 8 children, including his friend Jack. 4 of the parents RSVP'd within a few days.Yesterday my son came home from school excited because he was invited to Jack's birthday party. I opened up the invitation and realized that Jack's party is the same day, at the same time as our party. From what my son told me, Jack invited most of the same people to his party. It's being held at a different venue.I explained to my son that he's not going to be able to attend Jack's party because it's being held at the same time as our party. He was a bit disappointed and kind of confused as to why Jack's party is at the same time. Then he started to worry about what his friends are going to do, whether any of them will come to his party. I tried to reassure him that we'll figure something out and then suggested that maybe we should try to think about some people outside of that circle of friends that he can invite -- kids that don't know Jack. He agreed, but then told me that he just really wants his school friends there, not just the "B" list. And I'm sure that Jack wants the same thing.Both parties are being held at great locations in the same area of town. I realize that guests will most likely decide which party to attend based on which activity they want to do. And I hate that one of the birthday boys may end up with hurt feelings.I understand that we don't own that party date and time. I'm just trying to figure out how to make the best of the situation. via /r/Parenting https://ift.tt/2IuLOtt