At What Age Do You Stop Throwing Big Birthday Parties for Your Kids?

by Catch My Party Posted 2012/08/06 19:00:00

Related Topics: Birthday Parties, Parties, Lifestyle, Teens, Kids, birthday

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	Once they enter elementary school	31 votes	8%
	Once they enter middle school	99 votes	25%
	They're never too old for a big blowout	272 votes	68%

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Bocephus 2012/08/06 23:30:54

They're never too old for a big blowout

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Until you go brook. Never to old to celebrate a birth.
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HelmetGirl 2012/08/08 02:36:47

Once they enter middle school

We stopped having the huge parties at about age 10, when we invited a handful of friends and celebrated along with family members. I think today it's different in that there are venues that are marketed specifically toward birthday parties, so it seems to me that a lot of parents compete to see who can throw the largest and best party.

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Luv♥Luv 2012/08/08 02:29:38

They're never too old for a big blowout

Never

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ParkMan 2012/08/08 02:27:27

They're never too old for a big blowout

+1

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sglmom 2012/08/08 02:24:37

Once they enter elementary school

Where's the choice .. NEVER throw a big bash for a child?

(seriously .. who can afford it?)
I raised my children as a SINGLE Parent .. only responsible one too.
For their Birthdays .. a bit of play time with their friends, some home-made treats/cakes .. and pot-luck was what made the birthday special ..
(it really was NOT About spending or lots of gifts .. it was about GOOD Friends sharing a bit of fun).

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Tessa Carpenter 2012/08/08 02:03:46

Once they enter middle school

If they want because it can be embarrassing to some

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Th8nos 2012/08/08 01:55:51

Once they enter middle school

15 / 16 sounds about right

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Skylaris Alanis 2012/08/08 00:55:21

Once they enter middle school

5th grade, but then when you reach 8th and on from there, everyone throws huge parties where people smoke pot and get laid. Not joking, I'm in 10th. I've seen it happen.

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Reikyrr 2012/08/08 00:30:28

They're never too old for a big blowout

As long as you have the energy and resources.

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Bart 2012/08/07 23:01:47

Once they enter middle school

I have never had a big party since i was 8.

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Scaldari Anitoba 2012/08/07 22:45:19

They're never too old for a big blowout

If i can afford it, i fund my own blow out. i like to cook, so cooking my own birthday party and inviting people for me is awesome! Perfect present for these? offer to sponsor a dish, even better? help clean up ;)

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Boo 2012/08/07 19:49:46 (edited)

Once they enter middle school

Age 12 is about the time my children lost interest in having big parties. We have always celebrated their birthdays with the family, and do to this day. They are now in their 30s, and we are enjoying big birthday parties for their children. We have even traditionally gotten together to have extended family birthday parties with my parents, siblings, etc. whose birthdays fall close together. We would throw one big party to celebrate everyone's birthday, but limit it to family members.

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XZQZQ to Boo 2012/08/07 22:22:58

+1
Sounds really nice.

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Steve 2012/08/07 18:36:38

They're never too old for a big blowout

If it makes you and them happy, go all out. Don't stop having fun as family and friends.

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Ada Whitmire 2012/08/07 18:20:30

They're never too old for a big blowout

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I would have been crushed when I was a KID ( emphasis on kid) if my parents told me "Your to old for a party"

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Gia 2012/08/07 17:59:11 (edited)

They're never too old for a big blowout

Live your life to the fullest http://top-10-list.org/wp-con...

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lennon_love 2012/08/07 17:53:36

They're never too old for a big blowout

In all reality I think I would stop before middle school.,I personally never wanted big parties, but if they wanted one, why not? Means they're being social, which is alot more than I can say I was!

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★earthbound_misfit★ 2012/08/07 17:44:01

They're never too old for a big blowout

When they say, "Mom, Dad, please don't embarrass me like that!"

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♥•judy•♥ 2012/08/07 17:28:15

They're never too old for a big blowout

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wow would you really be that dull and just stop -.- im in high school and my b-day was in july i had a sweet 16 party my grand mother is 92 years old and she still had a party she was so excited that she just got up and started dancing O.O

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SOUL4REAL 2012/08/07 17:00:25

They're never too old for a big blowout

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Celebrating your birth is never a timeline to it! Really you should celebrate every day because you are still here! Your really celebrating "Life"!!

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xcide13 2012/08/07 16:54:19

They're never too old for a big blowout

My wife and i have birthdays that are just two days apart. So we always have a themed party like, 20's flappers and speakeasys or costume parties...everyone always has a great time...

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♌βļąƈʞƦơșƐ3033♌ 2012/08/07 16:40:15

Once they enter middle school

I've had one birthday party. 2003, I turned 13.

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Mikala 2012/08/07 15:49:17

They're never too old for a big blowout

I think everyone should have birthday party's because your birthday is a celebration of you life. Just because you're not brand new in this world doesn't mean that people shouldn't get together to honor your life.

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Sperry23 2012/08/07 15:34:48

They're never too old for a big blowout

But then, if the kid doesn't want a party, don't give it one.

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Lyndzz 2012/08/07 15:19:19

They're never too old for a big blowout

I always had a birthday party. I was one of the only ones in my year to have a birthday disco when I was a kid and everyone really enjoyed them because we never had any school discos. I really enjoy birthday parties now, I think I always will.

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Daniel 2012/08/07 15:17:54

They're never too old for a big blowout

As a yearly event, I think your 16th is it. After that maybe a half dozen in the rest of your life.

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merslix. 2012/08/07 15:16:57

They're never too old for a big blowout

why should you stop?! :--(

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Torchy 2012/08/07 14:48:15

They're never too old for a big blowout

I think the best birthday party my dad ever had was when he turned 30. My great-grandmother had a blast at her 90th, and my roommate and I had a huge Vegas themed party to celebrate her 26th. It was great! I'm not in favor of a huge party every year, but there's no age limit on big birthday parties. It's not just a birthday sometimes, it's just a gathering of friends to celebrate life!

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Cunning Stunts 2012/08/07 13:52:22 (edited)

They're never too old for a big blowout

They shouldn't quit, not until they have their 18th b'day yard glass.

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Sintwa 2012/08/07 13:35:53

They're never too old for a big blowout

When they say they don't want to I guess. I think you can have a big birthday bash all ages. It's fun :D

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Sterling 2012/08/07 13:22:45

Once they enter middle school

Where's the "birth" option? My kids are gonna be working and making me money, they won't have time for this "party" thing you speak of.

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Cat 2012/08/07 13:15:09

Once they enter elementary school

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I've only had one birthday party.

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The heartless 2012/08/07 12:40:10

They're never too old for a big blowout

You are never too old for a birthday party! However....i haven't had a real party since i was 18...all mine and my familes birthdays are quite a bit boring now.

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jmc07806-PWCM-JLA 2012/08/07 11:53:15

They're never too old for a big blowout

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The types of blowouts change with age but you are never too old for one.

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Rod 2012/08/07 11:32:30

They're never too old for a big blowout

One year old. No big parties after that.

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byz 2012/08/07 10:53:17

They're never too old for a big blowout

When do they start throwing one for you?

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Jenni 2012/08/07 09:35:53

They're never too old for a big blowout

I'm going into high school. We still have parties of course, but instead of inviting the whole grade, we invite a dozen close friends.

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Rave 2012/08/07 09:18:05

Once they enter middle school

My last birthday party thrown for me was when I was around 10 I think. After that we just had cake and a few gifts.

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Tracie Richards 2012/08/07 09:14:23

They're never too old for a big blowout

My darling almost daughter recently turned...um...29. Again. We threw her a fairy themed pool party with tons of good music, food, we even made her a wine fountain! The decor was easy, we just hung plants, flowers, and silk butterflies on anything that stood still.

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pheonix 2012/08/07 08:55:02

They're never too old for a big blowout

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my grandgrandpa celbrated his b-day at 101

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(▪‿▪)DoctorWhoGuru(▪‿▪) 2012/08/07 08:54:59

They're never too old for a big blowout

+1

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