I didn’t really know where to post this but figured there may be some in the same boat (in year 11).
DD is turning 18 right at the start of A Levels. She has already missed out on the social aspect of being slightly younger in the year (peers have been going to pubs/clubs for months now but she just stays in as knows she wouldn’t get in without ID - venues are strict around here).
Obviously no one wants to go out in May. I suggested the half term but still some won’t go out as will be hardcore revising. Besides, She says that is too far after her birthday. Everything I suggest (eg we pay for a meal out with a few mates/have people back here in half term) has been met with a big, fat no as it won’t feel like her bday as it’s so far afterwards. She says people won’t bother.
So she basically wants to do nothing.
I just feel so sad about it as I just can’t get my head around it all. Most of us remember what we did to celebrate our 18ths when looking back. I think she doesn’t want to risk organising anything in case she is knocked back. Times have changed apparently and despite me thinking kids need a break, she said many won’t even during half term.
She said she will go out for a meal with us a few days later but that’s it.
I am constantly berated for having my kids at an inconvenient time. We envy those autumn/winter born kids without the time pressures and the freedom to go out sooner! Apologies, I know this is a first world problem.
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Turning 18 during A Levels
Bellini12 · 16/04/2024 14:00
Bellini12 · 16/04/2024 14:42
Don’t get me started on August birthdays! From personal experience your friends are never around and no one remembers!
At least in our day you could still sneak into the pub. Nowadays they are so strict on ID I have another DC who won’t even be 18 when they get their A Level results. Seems so unfair that they will have to miss out on clubs etc. It will be torture.
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