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Do you still pay for your teenagers birthday celebrations with friends?

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MistletoeAndWine123 · 27/12/2024 12:59

Just wondering, if you still pay for your teenagers birthday celebrations with friends?

DS has a birthday next week, will be 15, and 6 of them are doing an activity and then getting a bite to eat after. Total bill will be approx £40pp. I had never questioned covering the cost until a friend asked me why I was paying for everyone. According to her, the teens should each be paying for themselves at this age.

Do you cover your teens birthday costs? For context he is still getting a gift and there will also be a family celebration meal that I will cover as well.

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MyOtherCarisAVauxhallZafira · 27/12/2024 13:02

If it's for his birthday yes you pay. If they're just going out on a random weekend for a film and pizza they would pay for themselves

Thewrongdoor · 27/12/2024 13:02

Yes, pay for everyone.

LittleRedRidingHoody · 27/12/2024 13:02

I would be paying up to and including 16th. After that most either have PT jobs or have a healthy allowance that covers dinners etc out.

converseandjeans · 27/12/2024 13:01

I did this year but it was 3G footie pitch which was around £25 & some dominoes pizza which was about £60 & that was for 12 of them. They all bring £10 in a card & some sweets. So I end up paying & DS pockets the cash 🤷🏻‍♀️

Spanielsaremad · 27/12/2024 13:01

Yes I just did for DS' 15th birthday

MumChp · 27/12/2024 13:00

Yes.

Hazeby · 27/12/2024 13:00

Yes, at that age.

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