Is it wrong to....?

Question

Is it wrong to have my daughter sell candy to raise money for her own birthday party?

I was thinking about buying her fundraiser candy boxes to sell so she an make $ for her birthday party. Her dad and I both work, but we are short on $. Neither of us have a c/c and that's not a good route to go anyway.

So I was wondering. Is it illegal to do so? What would be the proper etiquette if someone asks why she's selling it?

I'm pretty sure it's not illegal. I heard someone say that they use to sell candy when they were young to earn $ for their own toys.

What to do?

Any other ideas on how to raise $ for her party are welcome. Her party I want to give her will cost about $200. Of course if things don't work out I know we'll have to settle for whatever we can afford.

Also her birthday isn't until end of Dec. We might have party end Nov though.

Please no rude comments though

Answer 1

SORRY your getting such nasty answers, but it is tacky to ask your daughter to sell candy to raise money. Most people do not need or want to buy overpriced candy's

I like the garage sale idea make it a family affair so all the money goes to your daughter's party

How about selling Avon at your work place. Its very easy it only cost about $10.00 to get started. Avon has a wide variety of products that most people can use. Just pass out books to your coworkers or leave them in the break room.
This might even be something ongoing that you and your daughter could do together to make extra money.

How about save all your spare change in a jar that really adds up

Cut back on something small for awhile $10.00 a week buy the end of Nov. you should have enough money

or Scale back the party to something that you can afford

Answer 2

I don't know it it's illegal, but I think quite a few people would have a problem with it. The thing is, usually that fundraising stuff is sold to make money for school benefits, or other charity needs.
I know if I bought it (at a higher price than normal because it's for fundraising), I'd be pretty peeved when I found out that it was for a birthday party, which, no offense, but it really is the parent's responsibility to pay for.
How about seeing if she could do some kind of part time work, or odd jobs, depending on how old she is? Babysitting, petsitting, dogwalking, helping out family, friends, neighbours, etc in the gardens or with housework would be good options.
Also, is there any way you could do the same type of party cheaper? Maybe your daughter and her friends could make decorations, food, costumes, whatever it is that she wants.
Either way, good luck, I hope your daughter ends up having a great day!

Answer 3

I'm sorry you'r in a situation where you have to consider something like this to raise money, but having her go out and sell anything, even for her own birthday is not right. Maybe you could work a few overtime shifts and put away money slowly. If you or your husband smoke, maybe try and stop for a while and put away the money to fund her birthday. Little things like that. Eventually they will add up and you will have the money by december.

I hope you find a way to raise the money for your kids birthday.

Answer 4

Using the fund raising candy just seems wrong.

But, it's not a bad thing to teach your daughter the value of earning money to acquire the "fun things" like a birthday party. I think she would be better served to sell homebaked cookies around the neighborhood, offering to do small tasks or errands for neighbors, etc. And I think it's OK to tell the neighbors she's working to earn money for a birthday party. Might make them be more generous.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Your daughter should not have to raise money for her own party. This is a time where you are going to have to step up as a parent and make some sacrifices. You do not need to spend $200 to have a great, and memorable birthday for her. Maybe you should look into getting a part time job to raise the money if it is that important to you. Your daughter has the rest of her life to work to earn money. This isn't something she should have to do as a child!

Answer 6

it might not be taken well by other people if they find out she is selling it to pay for her own party. i used to sell candles, magazine subscriptions, candy and raffle tickets for cheering and even then people got standoffish about it..if the weather permits it why not suggest she have a yard sale and sell some of her unwanted belongings that she either outgrew or no longer has any use for? u didnt mention how old she is but maybe put flyers around offering her servies to rake leaves, shovel snow, dig up weeds etc whatever yard work can be done and is suitable for her age. u could also see if her and group of friends could go collect bottles and cans and turn them in at the redemption center

Answer 7

I completely understand the way money is tight. However, I think it's very tacky to have your daughter raise money for her own birthday party by selling candy. In essence, you are asking others to pay for the party. Yes, they are getting a piece of chocolate in exchange, but it's not other's responsibility to pay for such an expense. I would think you have enough time to save for the party, it's only August/September.

My parents didn't have a lot of money growing up and being as such we lived within our means. My mom took on two jobs to support our family. You do what you have to do to get by. Me and my brother never needed for anything growing up. So what, we didn't have the most extravagant birthday parties, but that doesn't matter to either of us now.

Answer 8

If YOU want to sell candy bars to pay for HER party, then YOU need to be selling them, NOT HER.


SHE should not be the one selling candy bars for her own birthday party. How rude and lazy of you.

How old will she be?

You can have a birthday party for under $200. Start cutting back on what you are planning.

Answer 9

i think raising money is OK.. but i do think that you should be the one raising the money and not your daughter. If i were her, i'd feel sad about it, and embarrassed.. if she doesnt feel that way now.. she might feel that way later. Birthday parties are about making the child feel good and feel appreciated. I think the one reason we celebrate birthdays is because we spend every other day worrying about other people and worrying about things like money. I dont agree with having your daughter earn the money that you dont have to give her a birthday.. i feel that it is your responsibility, not hers. I beg you to please dont take this comment as rude. You shouldnt have to worry about doing things for yourself on your own birthday.

Answer 10

It is illegal and downright wrong. If you can't afford a party, don't have one. It doesn't cost much to bake a cake and invite a few of her friends over. There is no need to spend $200.
You want to provide good memories for your daughter, not ugly ones of how her parents made her earn money for her own party. Terrible.