First Communion

[down_under]

whereas the alternative is that just at any regular Mass, some, most or all of those in a pew go to communion as usual, one at a time, with the first communicant first in line. or another alternative more commonly seen, the first communicant and his parents approach first, receive together, which takes all of 15 seconds and move aside for the next family.

I would only point out that OP began with an expression of the personal preference of a select group of parents, not with any liturgical directive.

see this would be much more sensible even eaiser then the gymnastics the priest did to pass out communion to all those people standing about as they were.

 

[Cristiano]

A question/concern of mine regarding having the parents/family receive with the child: Does this put any social pressure on parents/family members to receive if they are not properly disposed? (Parents might be embarrassed to see their child go up alone.)

Parents and relatives could/should go to confession.

 

[Phemie]

Parents and relatives could/should go to confession.

We provide the opportunity when the kids make their first confession. We use Form 2 of the rite of penance and the parents are invited to attend. Most use the opportunity to also receive the sacrament.