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Parenting teenagers has its ups and downs. Get advice from Mumsnetters here.

Parenting teenagers has its ups and downs. Get advice from Mumsnetters here.

Teenagers

15 year old house party - take a present?

16 replies

sunnydayeveryday · 14/12/2019 12:16

My daughter has only started clicking with friends since being in year 10, so I’m unsure of teen party etiquette!

She’s off to a house party for her friend tonight, she’ll be 15. It’s not a small, best friend only type party, so I’m expecting a lot of kids (and yes I’m aware of the issues that go with this and have chatted to my DD!) but my question is...... does she turn up with a present?

Obviously as an adult I’d not dream of turning up without a present.... but do teens do the same? And what would she take?!

Thank you!

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ClaireDendie · 14/12/2019 14:41

Bottle of Bacardi

Obviously joking, but it's not really a 'thing' for house parties for my teen DC's.

EpcotForever · 14/12/2019 14:45

No don't take a present.

BigSandyBalls2015 · 14/12/2019 14:46

Blimey what are her parents thinking .... carnage

Freeshavocado · 14/12/2019 14:46

Definitely no present

NoSquirrels · 14/12/2019 14:48

It's just a gathering, right, not a birthday party?

No present if so.

Be on standby ...

mcmen05 · 14/12/2019 14:51

No present . Be prepared for some drinking smoking and boys. Hope she enjoys 😀

followthestardis · 14/12/2019 14:52

is mad dog 20/20 still a thing?

snowybaubles · 14/12/2019 14:54

No they do t take presents. More likely a half bottle or a couple of cans

snowybaubles · 14/12/2019 14:54

Don't

Casander · 14/12/2019 14:55

@followthestardis oh god, that stuff still gives me nightmares

PrincessHoneysuckle · 14/12/2019 14:55

Vodka and johnnys

JustDanceAddict · 14/12/2019 23:47

If she’s a good friend she can give her a present at school.

Daddylonglegs1965 · 15/12/2019 10:13

No present to party especially if more of a gathering have a chat beforehand, cross your fingers, hope she enjoys it (stays safe) and be on stand by.

BackforGood · 16/12/2019 00:03

If I'd been in time, I'd agree with everyone else to no present.
My teens would sometimes take a big bag of snacks / crisps / tube of Pringles type thing which usually went down well.

Di it all go well ?

PegasusReturns · 16/12/2019 00:07

Birthday party yes, otherwise not.

DD 15 had a party this month for her birthday. Everyone brought a gift of some sort from bags of sweets to much more extravagant.

MrsTerryPratchett · 16/12/2019 00:09

is mad dog 20/20 still a thing?

Thunderbird?

What do the yoot get messed up on now and can't smell for want of vomiting?

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