How to handle siblings of guests at child's party?

How to handle siblings of guests at child's party?
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If they just kind of show up without notice, I would totally tell the parents to pitch in. Just tell the parent that you didn’t plan for the unexpected arrivals and that they have to pay if he/she plans on bowling. I’d totally do that. But, that’s me. Or just say that you’ve already paid and any extra kids have to be taken care of by the parents.
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