To think that children shouldn’t be forced to attend birthday parties they don’t want to?

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SereneSloth · 04/10/2024 09:53

I see parents insisting their kids go to every birthday party, even if the child doesn’t want to. AIBU to believe it’s their choice, and we shouldn’t force them into social situations?

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Alicana · 04/10/2024 10:03

Where do see all these people? Are they having these conversations on the streets? I think it’s best just to do what you think with your own children and leave others to parent how they see fit.

RaisinforBeing · 04/10/2024 10:02

I’ve yet to experience one of my children not wanting to go a party. I believe it’s important to show up for people and be grateful for the invite.

LadyQuackBeth · 04/10/2024 09:58

The word force is quite extreme, but it is our responsibility to teach our kids to think about people other than themselves. To think how upset Sam might be if nobody shows up, how they would feel if it happened to them.

It also depends why they don't want to, I can't think of any really good reasons, tbh, only if they had something else on they would rather be doing. If it is Go Ape and they are scared of heights, for example, then don't force them, that's about all I can think of.

sharpclawedkitten · 04/10/2024 09:55

Absolutely not, it's fine to say you can't make it. They may not get invited again, but that's a chance you take.

The only thing that isn't ok is to say you'll go and then not go for flakey reasons.

MillyMollyMandHey · 04/10/2024 09:54

Well, if you don't go to parties, you can't expect people to come to yours. As long as you're fine with that, go ahead

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