Is it impolite or tacky to un-invite the kids?

I invited a family to a holiday party I have planned. The mother, father, and their two young children have RSVP'd yes. The only problem is that we have now run out of space at the party location to accommodate all the guests AND their children (there are another 2 families which may or may not be bringing their children).


Is it impolite to un-invite the children, but keep the parents? How do I do it?
Is it impolite or tacky to un-invite the kids?
It is TOTALLY impolite and tacky to uninvite the kids. I would be very offended if I was their mother and I would not go to the party. Do whatever you need to do to keep everyone; even if you had to change the location.
Reply:Yes it is very impolite! That may hurt their feelings. The best way to plan a party is to make sure there is enough space in the first place and not tell everyone about it! If worse comes to worse you ran out of room, Um I would maybe send out a postpone invitation for a separate time of those who couldnt come to the party, maybe have another one for them and send a gift to them with an apology letter.
Reply:you can also let them know that it's turning out to be an adult party and most people won't be bringing their kids along, so it might not be fun for the kids. having said that, i would offer to pay for child care for them, since that would let them know they were still welcome at the party.
Reply:its rather tacky to call 2 days before the party and say "oh, by the way, the kids cant come" but if you call them a few weeks in advance and tell them politely and apologetically, that there may not be enough room for the kids, they should take it fairly well.
Reply:Very impolite to uninvite the children. The best you could do at this point is to schedule a separate "children's party" for them, with adequate supervision, if you want to have an adults only party.
Reply: Whats more important, offending someone or having a nice time? i say ditch the kids they are to loud and often offend.
Reply:you dont have to, just say that Michael Jackson will be there and theyll get the hint