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Teens kicking off about nye party

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Hopelessinhomecounties · 27/10/2024 17:13

Wwyd. We want to have a bit of a party on new year. This would mean that our friends would come over and we’d let their kids come too if they wanted.
My kids are kicking off as they say it will be really awkward and they’ll have to host.
They know all the kids; most of the other kids know each other or have some connections between them.
When we’ve done this kind of thing before they’ve ended up having a good time. I’m worried that they are getting really closed. Covid didn’t help and they just have small groups of friends and that’s it. If kids came round they’d have gaming/films/games/hanging out loads to do! I don’t see a problem. But they are furious.
what have you don’t in this situation to get kids that don’t know each other really well have a party too and relax about hanging out…
when I was younger I got on with it if my parents had a party and I think it makes you more confident at new work places/ gyms / parties if you are used to just getting on with it.

OP posts:
Dramatic · 27/10/2024 17:27

We usually host NYE parties too and the kids have a great time. My older teen isn't always so keen but to be honest it's happening whether she likes it or not.

MsPavlichenko · 27/10/2024 17:27

It depends on their ages. If they are teenagers, or almost I can understand them not wanting to have to mix/share space with others they don’t know well. Can they opt out in their rooms, or is there an expectation they will mix/join in?

TheDuck2018 · 27/10/2024 17:26

TitusMoan · 27/10/2024 17:17

‘Dear kids,

When you are living in your own property then you can make decisions about NYE parties.

Love,

Parent(s)’

Absolutely this!
Well done TitusMoan

Brickiscool · 27/10/2024 17:22

How old are your children? How old are the children you are inflicting on them?

My kids loved this sort of thing when they were younger but it gets more awkward as they get older .

Do all the children know each other or will they be strangers?

Hoardasurass · 27/10/2024 17:18

Tell them it's happening end of

TitusMoan · 27/10/2024 17:17

‘Dear kids,

When you are living in your own property then you can make decisions about NYE parties.

Love,

Parent(s)’

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 27/10/2024 17:15

Why do they think they have to host?
If they don't want to join the party they can stay in their rooms, surely?