Should I give my child a birthday party? Please try to include 3-4 good, strong reasons, and two contradictary reasons.(("You might say------- Actually, this isn't true because-------))
You might have guessed that I want to write a persuasive letter to my parents asking for a birthday party. BUt please treat this as parenting advice. Thank you;have a nice day.
2007-02-21 11:34:35 · 21 answers · asked by karate kicka girl 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Excuse me, but the person who said this was a phony homework assignment was very rude. That says something, seeing as I am a child and could already see it was impolite. NO, this is not an assignment. My parents aren't giving me a party because I guess they are lazy, they think its such a bother, but I thoroughly believe I deserve one
2007-02-21 11:40:28 · update #1
I would point out that this is a special birthday - after all, you're becoming a teenager, which only happens once; and that as you get older birthday parties will be fewer, so you'd like to continue to have them on special birthdays like your 13th, 16th, and 18th. I would outline some ideas to show them it doesn't have to be too expensive or extravagant - just some friends (not too many), some food, and some fun. I would volunteer to help decorate and especially to help clean up, and also volunteer to be responsible and let them know if anything is getting out of hand, such as drinking, drugs, boy-girl relationships, and so on. I would ask them to discreetly chaperone or have some other adults that they trust to discreetly chaperone. And Happy Birthday!
2007-02-21 11:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by telaine 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes the child should have a birthday party. I am a mother of 3 and though they ar not as old as you I would still give them a 13th b-day party.
1. This is a milestone age for your son he is actually going to be a teenager it would be nice for him to have a party to welcome this occasion.
2. If your son is a good child this would be a nice way to reward him for being just that. A good child, it would also help him to be a better teenager. If he really wants this not giving it to him could allow him to hold a grduge and may cause problems in the future.
3. Let it be a dual decision sit down and ask him what he wants and tell him what you arre willing to do, don't dictate the party give him a little freedom. Let him know that if he does get what he wants and things go badly this will be the last time that you guys will give him this chance.
4. Giving your son a b-day party at 13 will give him something to remember. It won't just be another birthday, or another video game system. Make this a lasting memory something that when he is 30 he can think about it and maybe even reflect on it with his own children one day.
5. Think about it you would be the coolest parents ever!!!! you could look back and think how happy you made him.
6. BAD SIDE- If he invites a bunch of bad kids and things go wrong tell him he is responsible and all of this will reflect on him.
I dont have too much more to say except that if he deserves to have a party let the child have a party because it will show how proud you are of him and it will show him how much you trust him. If he doesn't deserve it then tell him that and make sure the reasons are valid don't just blow little things out of proportion so you don't have to deal with it.
2007-02-21 12:02:49 · answer #2 · answered by KeshiaF 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a parent of a 9 going on 10 year old and let me answer this in my own way being fair as possible to both sides. Children need to understand that it is not that a parent is lazy or plain just don't care but it could be a financial factor. Another reason could be that in my personal opinion there should be a cut off age for parties. My daughter's birthdays i always spend alot and i save for a bit and i always ended up with alot of waste . When it was all over i end up going in my head why did i end up wasting so much money on something that lasted a night when i could of done something more meaningful and longer lasting then a night. You need to stop thinking about how you feel only and understand where they are coming from also. I was once a child as were your parents. They understand where you are coming from and you need to be fair and understand them. Remember we don't always get what we want.
2007-02-21 13:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh course. You just turned into a teen & that is something to celebrate.
The only reason I would not give a party is if I really could not afford to or you were very undeserving of it because your friends & you got into trouble.
Otherwise celebrate your only 13 once.
You'll help with the clean up.
You're a good student & deserve the treat.
Happy Birthday & don't listen those criticising you. You deserve a party & it's industrious of you to ask for assistance.
2007-02-21 11:42:41 · answer #4 · answered by ♣Hey jude♣ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, you sound very mature and responsible to me so that is a reason in itself to throw you a birthday party. tell them that you will do all the planning with very minimal costs. (that covers them being lazy part). because you are officially becoming a teenager and that should be celebrated. maybe give them something in return for a birthday party, such as doing extra chores around the house. i really hope that your parents agree to give you a party, you really sound like you deserve one. and Happy early Birthday!!
2007-02-21 13:26:43 · answer #5 · answered by krystal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there any reason your parents wouldn't have a birthday party? Did you get in trouble for something? Is it against your religion?
Just have a conversation with your parents about why you want to have a birthday party and why they may not want to have one. They may have a very good reason, and might be impressed by your maturity to sit and talk to them.
2007-02-21 11:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by It's Me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should give your child a birthday party because she is between the age of child and teen this is a most rememberal age, plus you get to meet most of her friend see who she is hangout with even what guy or guys she likes. Yea throw this party let her go out with a BLAST!!!! YEA
How is That? Happy Early Birthday
2007-02-21 11:43:05 · answer #7 · answered by curious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thirteen is a right of passage. It is when a child takes thier first step into teenage years. When gender becomes more defined, when the future starts to stare you in the face. At 13 you become a teenager, at 16 you get you licence, at 18 you can vote, at 21 you become an adult. You need to celebrate these milestones in life with friends and loved ones since the only things your assured of in life is memories. I can think of no reasons to have a party to celebrate your 13th birthday, for your 14th I could, but 13 is one of lifes milestones and you never get to relive it.
2007-02-21 11:41:33 · answer #8 · answered by psycmikev 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I would list all the reasons you feel you deserve one, and also think about how you can help your parents to prepare it (invitation writing, food preparation, etc.). Try not to be too hard on your parents. Good luck and I hope you get your birthday party.
2007-02-21 11:44:24 · answer #9 · answered by Jennifer C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your 13 you don't need one, wait until you are 21 so the party will be worth while and where people would actually want to come. they wouldn't waste there time on a 13 year old birthday party anyway no point in planning one, your parents are right not to give you one.
2007-02-21 12:12:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋