we are trying to plan our oldest son's bday (he'll be 5). My husband is stuck on having it at a place that will handle everything. But it is a little costy and they only allow us to be there for 2 hours. I, on the other hand, want to have it at the local park. It is A LOT cheaper and the kids will enjoy themselves longer then 2 hours.
how do I convince him to have it at the park?
2007-03-12 08:03:08 · 27 answers · asked by Jacinda 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
no it's not working by just telling him it's cheaper. he wants to try something different this year since we have always had our parties at the park...
2007-03-12 08:07:56 · update #1
I don't understand parents these days with the fancy birthdays. When you give them big parties at such a young age, the pressure to give them bigger and better parties every year only increases. Make it simple. Invite family members and a few friends who live in the neighborhood. Serve cake and ice cream.
2007-03-12 08:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by dave_cooke1 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Use my sister in law's experience as example. My SIL had a VERY EXPENSIVE party for her four year old daughter. She rented out a room at a game house where the kids go to play video games and play air hockey, but since the kids were so little it was such a waste of money. Not to mention that the kids were restless in the small room and we only had two hours for gifts and cake and pizza. Not fun. None of kids really enjoyed themselves, including the birthday girl. If she would have had it at a park, where you can play games and play on the jungle gym it would have been so much better.
Good luck!
2007-03-12 15:18:42 · answer #2 · answered by Chrystal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So let me get this straight, You always have parties at the park? Why not try something different. You can come up with a place that may be a better alternative. Men need to have choices. So far you argument circles around a choice between this or that. Why not come up with a couple of other choices so that you create some room for compromise? this means that you will have to compromise as well.
2007-03-12 15:15:15 · answer #3 · answered by the_watcher_74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the other parents are at the party have it at the park, but if you will not have enough supervision have it inside somewhere. You're husband is being lazy, but youknow what - your kid will probably remember the inside party better in the long run - he can go to the park anytime he wants with his friends. I remember my McDonald's birthdays like they were yesterday, but not a single one from home or the park (except for the one when I got stung by a bee).
2007-03-12 16:29:09 · answer #4 · answered by neikochan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a park will be hader to control 5 year olds. A structured environment would be best especially since their attention span might fall right in that 2 hour window...lol. I know cost is a factor but liability wise a park sounds like more work.
2007-03-12 15:34:33 · answer #5 · answered by KAREN Shirazi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of trying to convince him, why don't YOU bend a little and try having it at Chuck-E-Cheese? Then, after, you can see which one you'll like better and in future years you can make an informed decision.
Honestly, at 5, he won't remember the party in great detail. At this age a lot of it is about the ease for the parents.
2007-03-12 15:14:15 · answer #6 · answered by notsoswan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do it where it's cheaper. And i am sure the kids will enjoy it better. Explain that this is for the kids.
Im sure where he wants to have it since they allow only two hours it's something like Chunk&Cheese and kids don't really get a kick out of it unless they are older.
2007-03-12 15:07:16 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Miss Self-Sufficient 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prepare a budget of what it will cost to have it at the park and show him how it compares to going somewhere to do it. It could be he just doesn't want the work and hassle that is involved in doing your own party, you may have to tell him you will handle everything.
2007-03-12 15:12:19 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you have always had it in the park, why not give your husband a turn and have the party where he wants to this year.
2007-03-12 15:20:31 · answer #9 · answered by Patti C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Write down the cost of each and itemize it and then show it to him. If that still does not matter, just go with his plans. This is his first born, boy, child, and it apparently means a lot to him to go this length to get you to have it at this place. Hope it works out.
2007-03-12 15:07:39 · answer #10 · answered by Teresa H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋