My son is 14 years old, and he was invited to a girls house for an x mas party. He wants to go but I fell like this is odd for someone his age. Would you let your 14 year old son go?
2006-12-24 12:40:34 · 21 answers · asked by razorsk8er55 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I have a 12 and 11 year old. I suppose if the Christmas party were along the lines of a birthday party, I would have to say "yes". I always talk to the parents of the child hosting, ask if they are going to be there at all times, and offer to help out if I can. Even if parents are in the house, them being in the living room while 15 teens "party" in a rec room might as well be unsupervised. Obviously, even if the parents are going to be there, I would make sure there was no alcohol being served or in an area where it could be "sneaked". I know most of the parents of my children's friends. Some of their standards are different than that of myself and my husband. That is OK, they can live any way they like but I am not required to allow my children to go there. I probably sound quite strict and this is how we are raising all 5 of our children. I hope this helps you with your decision and Good Luck. Merry Christmas!!
2006-12-24 12:55:34 · answer #1 · answered by RaLoh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there's anything with a 14 year old boy going to a Christmas Party. He's still a child, as long as there's supervison. I don't have a son, but a 12 year old...soon to be 13 in January. If it's supervised, I don't see any promblem with it. Get the parent's number, and ask to meet and talk with the parents first. There's adults that attend Christmas parties, Christmas is should be celebrated by all.
2006-12-24 12:52:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no rely how cool and previous your son could sense, 11 continues to be youthful sufficient to choose on supervision. actual call the pal's mothers and fathers/meet them first/do however you may do which will make you sense take care of and not actual humiliate your toddler. he can be slightly embarrassed and exasperated no rely what you do, yet consistent with danger you could help him shop slightly face. If it have been me, calling the pal's mothers and fathers could be non-negotiable, yet i could furnish my son a call. the two I meet the pal's mothers and fathers ahead of time, or I stroll with him to the social gathering (consistent with danger just to the door, would not could be a production). Be sympathetic if he's annoyed approximately it, yet be corporation. Any in charge be sure will understand your subject and be happy to fulfill with you or help to reassure you. wish it somewhat is the beginning up of a clean friendship for the two your son and you!
2016-10-18 23:12:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Will there be other boys there, any of his friends
2. Ask him about adult supervision
3. Ask him when it ends
4. Ask the age of most people at the party
5. Make him bring his cell
If everything is okay, let him go.
2006-12-24 12:43:56 · answer #4 · answered by nibor194 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alrthough this would have embarrassed me as a 14 yr old! Maybe speak to his parents? See if they will be there for the party? And its not odd by that age i was at many parties, and that why im saying let him go but be careful im not sure what his friends were like but at 14 we were pretty naughty!
2006-12-24 12:50:50 · answer #5 · answered by question 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh Goodness! Preclude his venture to enjoy a party! Ohh im kidding. It depends what type of party it will be, and what type of people will be attending this party. If it is schoolfriends, i would give a thumbs up. Strangers from other schools might be a different issue at hand. However, you should ask your son for details about this party before making your final judgement in its entirety.
2006-12-24 12:43:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you know the parents? Call them and ask about the party. Ask if there's going to be alcohol served (if so, don't let him go). Ask if any of the kids invited have a history of drug use (again, another no-no). Be sure you take him and pick him up. Set definite boundaries, time limits. Your son is growing into manhood...but not yet a man. He has the capacity to make good judgments but not the experience. He still needs guidance. Give him lots of love and support. Merry Christmas
2006-12-24 12:46:04 · answer #7 · answered by judgebill 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think 14 is definitely old enough,as long as the other kids at this party are his age too!When I was 14 parties consisted of just sitting around someones house chatting w/ friends!They were always supervised...but your the parent,so go w/ your gut!
2006-12-24 12:44:30 · answer #8 · answered by molliehollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should let him go to the party...in my opinion i would drive my son to the party and then pick him up at a certain time...let your son have a little bit of fun ,,sometimes when we over protect our kids they become rebellious....so , give him a chance..
2006-12-24 12:45:47 · answer #9 · answered by guess 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can not control you son forever one day he will start partying and i guess 14 years old is not that young to start it. just know the people who he hangs out with. bad friends can influence him in a bad way. other that let him have fun and live his puberty well.
2006-12-24 12:46:16 · answer #10 · answered by sukruday 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋