"Ask Amy: Birthday Bash on Wheels Spoiled by Neighbor's Wild Children"

In her advice column, Amy Dickinson responds to a woman dreading her annual roller skating birthday party due to a neighbor's unruly kids causing chaos in previous years. Amy suggests not inviting the problematic family and being honest if they inquire, keeping the explanation simple unless pressed for details. She also recommends hiring a security person from the roller rink to enforce safety rules, taking the pressure off the host.