Guest guest Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hi, My daughter is turning 16 soon and really wants to have a birthday party. But she has friends in different groups (from when she homeschooled and now some from school) and even there are groups inside each of those groups. She worries about people who aren't invited having their feelings hurt and worries about she not having fun because the girls don't know each other. We've talked about 2 different (or more!) parties but that seems like it could be more stressful. She has been doing pretty well with her ocd lately but I know relationships can be so tricky for her. I want it to be a fun time for her. She hasn't had a party for a couple of years since she has been battling ocd. She's talked about just skipping it. Perhaps that is best, but I'd like to try if it could work. Any suggestions or party themes that lend themselves to being fun even if people don't know each other? Thanks, Kelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 We have done the grad. parties when they are 18 or so. I thought the kids had the most fun when there were lots of dif. things to do. We are in the country and have a huge yard. We set up the tennis net, volleyball net, lawn games, soccer. I would say have some activity, swimming,skating etc. for them. Not a stand around talking, sleepover kind of party.Limit it to 3 hours or so. Girls can really start breaking into groups gossiping,etc. Sounds like it could be fun for her. But I know it is hard for some kids to host parties. That is why it is easier if there are activities for the kids to do so she doesn't have to worry about everyone having a good time. > > Hi, > > My daughter is turning 16 soon and really wants to have a birthday party. > But she has friends in different groups (from when she homeschooled and > now some from school) and even there are groups inside each of those groups. > > She worries about people who aren't invited having their feelings hurt and > worries about she not having fun because the girls don't know each other. > We've talked about 2 different (or more!) parties but that seems like it > could be more stressful. > > She has been doing pretty well with her ocd lately but I know relationships > can be so tricky for her. I want it to be a fun time for her. She hasn't > had a party for a couple of years since she has been battling ocd. She's > talked about just skipping it. Perhaps that is best, but I'd like to try > if it could work. > > Any suggestions or party themes that lend themselves to being fun even if > people don't know each other? > > Thanks, > > Kelli > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Kelli, Congrats on your daughter doing well. The fact she wants to have a party at all is encouraging to me, as my daughter has no social life and wouldn't have anyone she felt comfortable inviting. She's working on that, with minimal & excruciatingly slow progress. You've gotten good advice about having an activity for the kids to do. I agree with that! We've had parties in the past & with our other child & activities help all the kids keep busy & interact with each other. Good luck & I hope the party is great for everyone! Dot > > Hi, > > My daughter is turning 16 soon and really wants to have a birthday party. > But she has friends in different groups (from when she homeschooled and > now some from school) and even there are groups inside each of those groups. > > She worries about people who aren't invited having their feelings hurt and > worries about she not having fun because the girls don't know each other. > We've talked about 2 different (or more!) parties but that seems like it > could be more stressful. > > She has been doing pretty well with her ocd lately but I know relationships > can be so tricky for her. I want it to be a fun time for her. She hasn't > had a party for a couple of years since she has been battling ocd. She's > talked about just skipping it. Perhaps that is best, but I'd like to try > if it could work. > > Any suggestions or party themes that lend themselves to being fun even if > people don't know each other? > > Thanks, > > Kelli > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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