I am inviting my son's headstart class to his birthday party. We are not as "low income" as some of the other families in his class. I told my husband I was going to invite them and put "no need to bring gifts, come and enjoy pizza and cake" on the invites. My husband says it would not be nice for our son to open all his new toys in front of the other children since they may not get that nice of toys for their birthdays. If I make goodie bags for the other kids would it be rude for my son to open his gifts in front of them?
2007-09-05 03:52:05 · 18 answers · asked by honeybear 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
OH YEAH, OUR SON IS 4. AND SO ARE THE OTHER CHILDREN.
2007-09-05 03:52:35 · update #1
My son opened his presents in front of the the other children. After he was done all the children played with his new toys. I also gave them nice treat bags. Save the treat bags until it is time for your son to open his gifts. You could also give prizes for games. We gave $1 sand buckets, and books.
It would not be wrong to wait until the other children leave, but I think the kids like giving the gifts. My son always wants people to open the gift he is giving right away.
2007-09-05 04:07:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you stated "no gifts" on the invite then I would say have your son open the gifts at home before or after the party. If you say no gifts and then your son is opening presents then some of the kids or their parents will feel bad because they didn't bring a gift even though you said not to.
2007-09-05 04:10:22 · answer #2 · answered by kat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, it is not rude for him to open his gifts in front of the others. although you may want to leave the more expensive gifts from mom and dad at home for him to open after the party, or even let him open some before the party if youre concerned about the other kids feelings. i dont see a problem with it, especially if youre giving goodie bags to the other children.
2007-09-05 04:12:46 · answer #3 · answered by c.a.d 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A birthday party is a celebration for the person who's birthday it is. The kids who come to the party understands that it is for your son. The kids should enjoy seeing your son excited about what he receives. Make it fun for everyone. After each present, everyone does a little celebration dance. Or maybe after he opens all the presents if you think the kids will get too rowdy.
Just a thought.
2007-09-05 05:31:15 · answer #4 · answered by Jaedyn=God has heard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if you are concerned about children feeling left out ,you could have 2 parties.One could be with family and close firends where gifts could be opened up.The party with his friends from his headstart class could trulty be a celebration of his birthday.Have pizza, cake and games.(have little prizes for the games from the dollar store) Make up goody bags.I wouldn't print anything on the invitation about gifts it may embarass someone..Maybe you could speak to the parents and say gifts not to exceed $10.00. Many parents contact the mother to see what their child would like so this would be the perfect opportunity ro mention either no gifts or the not to exceed amount.It is the thought that counts.It is supposed to be a celabration not a hardship.I hope this helps.
2007-09-05 04:13:45 · answer #5 · answered by gussie 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I guess US parties are different from British ones - I never saw kids open presents at a party for friends, not even presents brought by the friends, they were always put on one side for later. Presents from family might have already been opened and be there, but they definitely would not be opened at the party itself. Parties are for everyone to play IMO, not for the guests to sit watching one child have all the fun, regardless of whether they may or may not get equally nice presents on their birthdays.
2007-09-05 04:47:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, I would let him open his gifts at his party. Pass out the goody bags to the other kids while he's opening the presents.
2007-09-05 04:04:44 · answer #7 · answered by Butterfly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is his birhday and should be able to enjoy all aspects of it. Kids even at this age know what birthdays consist of. Part of the fun is seeing what the birthday boy gets for his special day. I would give the goodie bags to his friends after he opens his gifts so that they are not distracted and will feel special getting things on his day.
2007-09-05 04:02:47 · answer #8 · answered by Roxane W 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Let your son open his gifts it is his birthday and all kids understand that you get presents for your birthday. The goodie bags are a great idea!
2007-09-05 03:57:43 · answer #9 · answered by kellybellybeans 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
four year olds absolutely understand that at b-day parties you get presents. i also think some of the kids may show up with a gift. they will want to see your son open their gift. kids love to see the presents. as long as they can play with them after they are opened they will be happy.
2007-09-05 04:11:22 · answer #10 · answered by ella c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋