Child (girl) is going to be 9 years old...is she too old for the family cookout birthday party?
We are thinking about having her party at a skating rink and inviting her friends and cousins her age. I'm thinking that it might be easier on us...as far as planning and set-up/cleaning-up. AND we will not be so worried that people are not showing because it is the weekend that 1/2 of the family goes on their annually camping trip. Any family member interested in giving gifts can spend time with her or mail money.
Does this sound like a bad idea...or is it to be expected at her age?
2007-03-19 01:40:32 · 10 answers · asked by soccersyc 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
My family is never invited to go on the camping trip. My husband & I were planning on staying at the skating rink with the party..and possibly skating with them.
2007-03-19 01:53:13 · update #1
This is a completely fabulous idea. She is about the age where it's natural that she might want to spend her birthday having fun with children her own age rather than at a cookout with family. I applaud you for being so interested in her well being and for being for invested in what she wants as well. It's a great idea for her and her friends to go to a skating rink. It's fun for her, and it's easier on you. Just keep an eye on her at the skating rink- that's how I got 7 stiches on my knee! If your family still wants to have a birthday party for her with family, switch it to another weekend and have a smaller get-together, like a pizza party.
2007-03-19 02:31:50 · answer #1 · answered by lilmissmiss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as though you can't decide whether your daughter should spend time with her family or her friends? I think you should have the party for her friends on a different day than the get together with the family. Does your family normally go on the camping trip too? That way she can do both. The skating rink thing is good as long as you or another adult is there to supervise the whole time. Kids sometimes run wild at those places and can get into serious trouble. good luck.
2007-03-19 01:49:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is definitely not too old for a family cookout party. 9 year old girls should stay with the family and do almost everything with their families. She is not yet a teenager. So why not have her spend more time with the family than with others. Also, it is also good include family and friends together at a cookout. It will make the kid happier.
2007-03-19 04:00:17 · answer #3 · answered by youngwoman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A skating party is a good idea and you definitely should stay at the rink and supervise the kids.
2007-03-19 04:31:39 · answer #4 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 22:10:02 · answer #5 · answered by turnbow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is exactly what girls her age are all about...in other words it sounds like a good idea...nobody gives b-day parties at home anymore it's too much of a mess i say skate on!!
2007-03-19 02:27:13 · answer #6 · answered by va757 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds good to me.
2007-03-19 01:45:01 · answer #7 · answered by James B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask her if she would like that sort of party and go from there
2007-03-19 02:15:22 · answer #8 · answered by Sandy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is a very smart --- well thought of --- idea . good luck
2007-03-19 01:44:56 · answer #9 · answered by bill g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be fun
2007-03-19 02:45:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋