Bit of a light-hearted one!
My DS is almost 3 so we've been going to a number of toddler birthday parties and party game etiquette is confusing me.
Now they're getting to 3 they're a lot more understanding of games and the rules but at parties, pass the parcel doesn't have an end prize and everyone just gets a small sweet/toy/something so everyone is happy but...it's boring!
Nobody goes out in musical statues and nobody even attempts the classic carnage of musical chairs. My personal favourite.
What's the point in playing?!
I remember growing up with these games and sometimes winning, sometimes not. I've got some childhood trauma but none of it is from party games.
To be fair, when I've seen pass the parcel done properly there are tears, but it's a rite of passage and at the end of the day, only a game. A good metaphor for life - which let's face it, isn't fair.
ABU - they're too young, games should be adapted and it's still fun
ANBU - they should play the games properly because they should learn it's fun and they can't always win