My husband and I are arguing about what New Year's eve should be. He feels that New Years Eve is a time for couples (leave the kids with a baby sitter) while I feel that it represents a time for the entire family (including kids) to be together. Please tell me what you think and help me resolve this...
2006-12-29 13:40:23 · 13 answers · asked by viki 2 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
New Years Eve - time for friends
New Years Day - time for family
2006-12-29 13:44:45 · answer #1 · answered by Maggie 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
New Year's eve is a time for couples and partying. Send the kids to the baby sitter and go out and have a great time.
2006-12-29 14:35:17 · answer #2 · answered by JustMe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's both--now mind you I'm an old fart (53) but when I was growing up New Years was the whole family, I've no idea what happened after midnite when we were tucked into bed! When my son (who's now 27) was little, it was a family thing. We got together with his Aunt, Uncle and cousins and had a big party (I do know what happened after he was tucked into bed!) Before children it's a couple thing, during children it's a family thing, now that we're after children--it's going to be a couple thing again (tho much more subdued and at home). Thinking about all of them--I much preferred the family thing--midnite coming and hugs and kisses, and the little ones (even the teens) all excited over a "new year"--they love anything new!!! You probably have lots of years ahead of you to do the couple thing--enjoy the kids now and make a new tradition.
2006-12-29 16:04:10 · answer #3 · answered by fallingstar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
New Year's eve is for both couples and family.Spend the day with your family then at night leave the kids with a babysitter and have some fun!
2006-12-30 08:45:24 · answer #4 · answered by annie t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the family. I used to enjoy a once a year night out without my daughter. It was the ONLY time during the year we went out without her. Every time we went to dinner, to the movies, just for a drive, she was there. Even if they have a family a married couple NEEDS time awa from the kids to rebond as a couple. Being a family is wonderful but if the couple doesn't get time to be just a couple, by the time the kids are grown they have grown apart.
2006-12-29 16:39:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of celebrating New Year's eve with the children! (The exception is if you're celebrating at church). Get a sitter and you and your husband go out, with friends perhaps-perhaps not-and have a ball! New Years Day is a holiday for most, perfect for family time!
Whatever you decide, have fun... and oh, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
2006-12-29 13:49:58 · answer #6 · answered by Leroy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember learning that Christmas Eve and Day was for Family, and New Year's Eve for Friends..while New Year's Day for Family Again.. Hope it helps
2006-12-29 13:46:48 · answer #7 · answered by Mari-Mari 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm with your husband. It's for partying. Not much you can do with the kid's on New Years. It's one holiday out of the year without the kids. Enjoy it. That being said, I will confess that we spend every year with our kids because we can't find a baby sitter. Our freaking parents party more than we do. : (
2006-12-29 13:48:49 · answer #8 · answered by Ella727 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends how old your children are. If they aren't old enough to stay up to see the ball drop, then spend the early evening with them and have a pre-party (little noisemakers and such) and then leave them with a babysitter and have an evening out with your husband. However, if they're old enough to stay up, it can go either way. Maybe see if they have a friend to spend the night with, or just hang out as a family. It's really a personal choice.
2006-12-30 18:28:56 · answer #9 · answered by c-reb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have struggled with this one myself. I tend to spend it in a family and friends party atmosphere that fits both kids and adults. It is possible to have a few drinks and be responsible:) Although I don't see anything wrong with going out nor should you feel guilty. spend time with the kids during the early evening with pizza or something and then make your husband happy and take him out. Its a win win situation!
2006-12-29 14:00:10 · answer #10 · answered by m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋