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To buy my son gifts and balloon for his 16th birthday

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benecarlos · 06/03/2025 17:45

So my son is turning 16 in a couple of weeks - he's a big oasis fan and I spent ALOT of money on tickets to take him to Wembley to see them later this year which I said would be his birthday present however as it gets closer to his birthday I've been thinking I can't let him get up on his birthday with nothing to open so I've bought him a T-shirt and a few little bits and pieces and was going to get balloons for him - my husband has kicked off saying that he should only have the tickets and nothing else as the tickets, trains and hotel were more than we'd normally spend on a birthday and that I'm spoiling and babying him - is he right or do you think it's mean to let him get up to nothing on his birthday?

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ThreeMagicNumber · 06/03/2025 17:50

Yip I'd do the same as you as well.

jackspratswife01 · 06/03/2025 17:49

Hi there, you can create your own balloon decorations from Amazon just put into search engine and lots of non helium balloon stack options say 10-15 pounds my sons love them

DefensiveMagpie · 06/03/2025 17:49

My son is similar in age and I would do the same as you. I'd do the same for any loved one on their birthday - it's nice to make someone feel special and celebrated.

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