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Am I unfair for not having a party for my son when he turns 6 next week?

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Heathermoorland · 08/10/2024 15:51

He’s had two big birthday parties - one when he turned 4 and one when he turned 5.
When he turned 4 we had a bouncy castle in a hall party and invited all his nursery friends plus a few from outside school. When he turned 5 last year we invited all his reception class, that was a soft play one.

I said next year he can choose a few friends to go bowling or something, but this year we’re just having a meal with family.

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Catza · 08/10/2024 15:55

Speaking as someone who always had a family meal for a birthday celebration, I don't see what's unfair about not having a party with all bells and whistles. I know they became ubiquitous lately but they were not a thing when I was growing up. I can only remember two occasions when I had a small selection of friends over for birthday lunch. One was around the age of 8 and another at 14. Otherwise, we always spent time with family and still gather for each other's birthdays.

Durdledore · 08/10/2024 15:55

Aw give the poor lad a little party with a few of his friends.

passthehobnobsplease · 08/10/2024 15:54

What are your reasons for not doing a party this year?

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