If you have a teenage child in your family, then you will never get a direct answer to the question: “How would you like to spend your birthday?”
Teenagers often worry about appearance and the last thing they want is to attract a lot of attention to themselves. At the same time, most guys do not want (even secretly) to admit that their birthday is coming soon and preparations are coming.
Your mission is to avoid embarrassing your son or daughter as much as possible. Keep in mind that at this age, interests can change as quickly as the weather in the spring. So, let creativity be the main factor and definitely don't forget a sense of humor when it comes to celebrating a teenager's birthday! When planning a holiday, remember: any idea has the right to exist.
Planning a teenager's birthday
Individual preferences.
First, remember to consider your children's individual preferences, personality, and interests. Some children are extremely sociable, while others, on the contrary, are secretive. In fact, your child may not want to make a big deal out of his birthday. For example, when my oldest son turned 14, he said that the “extra” money intended for a party would be better used to buy an electronic guitar that he wanted as a gift. Instead of inviting friends to the party, he asked us to go out to dinner as a family and eat his favorite dessert at home.
Fun birthday for a teenager
Give yourself time.
On the other hand, if you are organizing a fun birthday party - this is exactly the hidden desire that your child dreams of, try to start preparations at least a month in advance to determine the number of guests, book the venue for the event (if necessary), make a plan for the holiday, stock up on ingredients to prepare a meal and decide on invitations.
If your child wants a noisy celebration, then organize a birthday show for him. Consider our offers, which include budget, expensive, entertaining, serious and fun, for every taste. So, you can invite one or two of your closest people to expensive excursions, and if you book a cafe for a celebration, you can invite many friends, acquaintances and relatives.
Although children do not often admit their desires, any of the following activities can be prepared for both boys and girls: going to the cinema, video games, bowling, playing in the arcade, organizing outdoor activities (hiking, cycling, horse riding) , swimming), going to the beach, planning a visit to exhibitions or concerts, rock climbing, roller skating or skating, organizing a trip to a water park or amusement park. You can take a script for a corporate event and adapt it for a birthday, or immediately find a great script for a birthday celebration. Other equally interesting offers could be: a trip to a nail salon or spa (for girls), a visit to a museum or some attraction, shopping, a visit to the hairdresser to get a beautiful hairstyle for the holiday, attending cooking demonstrations or master classes, making reservations hall for dinner and dancing, you can organize a costume party on a specific theme.
Script ideas
If you act according to plan, there will be no awkward pauses and moments when everyone breaks up into small groups.
What the script might look like:
- meeting guests - you can agree on a dress code in advance, for example, all guests come wearing socks from different pairs (it will be funny on the threshold);
- photo zone – you can take pictures right away, especially if there is a cool photo zone, you can even order a photographer for this case;
- treats - you shouldn’t torment your guests, they want something tasty, and once you’ve fed them, you can start competitions;
- competition program - it is appropriate to alternate “2 competitions - a pause for communication/dancing”, competitions should change, active competitions are replaced by intellectual ones (for ingenuity), and then lyrical ones, associated with the romance of the holiday;
- the climax - this can be either taking out the cake, or launching Chinese lanterns, paper boats, or going to the favorite place of the whole company to hug there and direct all the vibes to fulfill the birthday girl’s main desire.
You can prescribe time codes in advance: this will make it easier for the girl to track the dynamics of the evening and not delay, for example, the competition program. Guests (and especially their parents) should also know in advance what time the evening ends. This will be calmer for everyone.
What is unacceptable at a teenager's birthday party
- Do not give alcohol or any drugs to minors under any circumstances.
- Do not turn a blind eye to dangerous and immoral actions of teenagers that may be carried out with your tacit consent, especially if children have poor self-control (drinking alcohol, drugs, sex, malicious damage, for example, throwing eggs, wallpapering a toilet, graffiti, etc.).
- Remember safety rules before your birthday party and during the event.
- Be sure to consider any risks if you leave children unattended at the party, as well as the number of hours they will be unsupervised and possible access by teenagers to the vehicle.
- Last but not least, be sure to show your child that you love him and hopefully birthdays will always be joyful occasions for you.
Teenager's birthday party on a party bus
Basic preparations for the holiday and details
As a parent of teenagers, I can attest to the fact that it is difficult to find the right birthday party venue for your child to enjoy 100% of the time. Often many friends are invited to a birthday party, often the guys give gifts that are not quite suitable, and you can post on social networks what the child likes and whoever is smart will understand what to give for a birthday with benefit.
Adolescence is often characterized by an age crisis, as it is the period between childhood and adulthood. At some points, your child knows everything and is completely independent. And the next minute he asks you to take him to a friend’s house or cries on your shoulder, telling you his emotional worries.
Although teenagers already look like adults, many things remain unacceptable for them. Do we allow our children to be independent, do whatever they want in their own home, or do we pretend not to know what happens when children are not supervised. But in any case, you must remember that you are legally responsible for everything that happens at the party or after it.
You just need to select and approve an idea that is interesting specifically for your child, so that he has a safe, but memorable and fun holiday.
There are many ways to celebrate a teenager's birthday. You don't necessarily need a noisy company. Consider a celebration option such as travel.
My close friends started taking their kids on holiday weekend trips around their 13th birthdays. These trips were not extravagant - a couple of days in nature, with tents, for example, can easily replace a week in a noisy city. What could be more important than one-on-one time with your child, especially if you have other children. Even if you are not going out of town, going to the cinema, taking a walk, having dinner at a restaurant or going to a salon will be a good alternative and a unique opportunity to spend time together.
A teenager's birthday can be an expensive occasion, especially if you are planning a celebration that requires a significant financial outlay. I witnessed a group of teenage girls go to a skating rink and then to a birthday dinner in a limousine to a restaurant. And one thirteen-year-old boy actually chose pumpkin pie instead of cake to celebrate his birthday.
Finally, don't forget: your adult child can help you plan and prepare your party.
Why not involve your son or daughter in organizing your birthday? This could be assistance in choosing a place or assistance in preparing a competitive program for a birthday. Don't forget to also plan for the expenses needed to purchase invitations, decorations, and holiday food.
When you work together, it will be easier for you to compromise on certain issues, which will help you save money. In addition, your child will criticize the holiday less if he himself was involved in its preparation. However, note that I said “maybe” because at this age there can be no guarantee.
Regardless of how successful the preparation was, the main thing is the holiday itself. Try to maintain a sense of humor and condescension. If that doesn't help, just remember that every birthday is another step toward adulthood and (hopefully) independence for your son or daughter!
So what's the best way to celebrate a teenager's birthday?
With a large number of guests there must be dancing!
It’s good to go with a small group of friends, for example, to a concert or a movie, or organize fun games.
If you don't plan to invite guests, just spend time with your family or sit one-on-one and talk about life.
How to organize a teenager's birthday?
Preparing for the 16th anniversary celebration
It is advisable for parents to share all concerns about celebrating this holiday with their daughter. The birthday girl is an adult and deserves the right to discuss the list of guests, as well as the choice of place where this special event will take place. In cases where the disagreements are very large, it is possible, as a compromise, to divide the 16th anniversary meeting into two parts - family and youth. At first, a girl and her loved ones can celebrate her name day at the home table, and then go to a cafe or club for a party with her best friends.
A few simple holiday ideas
Throw a party for your teen, but remember, it's not like planning a party for a toddler. It's easier with kids: all you need is some cake, ice cream, a few games - and your party will be an instant success. Planning a party for a young child is easy because he will agree with whatever you decide to throw at him.
When organizing a party for teenagers, you need to take into account the personality of the birthday boy, his preferences, and you need to provide a safe environment for the celebration. Therefore, planning a teenager's birthday usually requires more effort, as well as creativity. However, if you use your child's hobbies as a compass or guide to help you plan the perfect birthday, you can consider yourself the coolest parent on the planet.
Idea 1
Consider throwing a spa birthday party for your teenage daughter and her closest friends. If these are sweet 16 years, then the program can include manicures and pedicures, face masks, hair masks and cosmetic procedures. Then you can take the girls for lunch or dinner and have an unforgettable party. You can also organize a small dinner at your home. If you are planning a budget party, you can organize a spa at home: let the girls give each other several cosmetic treatments, that is, do them to each other - it will be unforgettable and fun. You can help them with this, if, of course, your daughter agrees.
Idea 2
Choose an interesting movie if your teen is a movie fan. You can hold a party at your local movie theater and watch a movie. If this is not possible, do everything at home (it will be especially interesting if you use an old film projector for viewing). Turn your living room into a comfortable cinema, make unusual seats (you can use pillows for this), draw a movie poster. Prepare typical movie-watching snacks: popcorn, soda, and candy.
Idea 3
An adventurous holiday for your daredevils. You can make an active holiday at the recreation center, giving preference to paintball or karting. With many of these establishments offering on-site accommodation, you can pack lunch and a birthday cake to enjoy after the fun, or bring a tired crowd to Glmer to rejuvenate with a delicious meal.
Idea 4
You can organize a sports birthday for a teenager by giving him tickets to his favorite team's game. Book tickets for your child and his friends in advance, prepare a snack that can be shared while the fans scream. If your child is more interested in the sport itself than watching it, you can rent a soccer gym, a basketball gym at a local recreation center for a basketball game on their birthday, or reserve a spot at the skating rink for a friendly game of hockey.
Fun birthday contests
Idea 5
For the water-loving crowd of teenagers, you can throw a beach party if the weather is right and you live close to the sea or river. Encourage teens to play in the water and on the shore. You can play water polo or beach volleyball with your kids to reminisce about your younger days and compete with younger opponents. Bring a picnic lunch, dinner or barbecue to the beach if allowed.
Happy 16th birthday greetings to a girl in your own words.
You have become a big girl, you no longer play with toys. At the age of 16 you set unimaginable goals for yourself.
***
So let them come true, Bring happiness and luck And decorate your days with a sparkling mood!
***
Sixteen is a unique age, you attract everyone! Can't take my eyes off you! Know how to appreciate and choose!
***
A sixteen-year-old girl looks like a flower of paradise. Just as fragile, tender, With a soul like a blank leaf.
***
I wish that in the future they could not dirty Him. Become the happiest of women on the mortal expanses of the Earth.
***
The eyes sparkle, but the heart believes that all the doors are already open. And you think: “Where should I go?” Take your time at 16!
***
You celebrate your 16th birthday with your most faithful friends. How awesome you are! May your dreams not be in vain!
***
I wish you a great time celebrating your 16th birthday! And without feeling the brakes, understand that you have become big.
***
But don’t put too much pressure on the gas, Even though the temptation is already great! So far the choice is impressive, And the heart chooses youth.
***
Go for a walk, beloved girlfriend, celebrate 16 in a big way! Let the mug not be empty, Let the bouquets intoxicate with the aroma.
***
And everything is still new, You are just tasting the sweetness of life and the sourness. And joy, and love, and sadness.
From aunt, uncle
Celebrate sixteen years of Smiles, happiness and problems, so that in everything! I wish you happiness in all the most beautiful colors. to you, sunshine, I wish you the right way! dreams come true, always,
For you and high heels,Let the beautiful To success open upTo smile with happiness, now let all be fulfilledBe happy - And eternal, eternal beauty. I raise this festive Carefree life without youth. door!
Towards your dream You have enviable perseverance, your brightest Prince with white, I will be glad! ,
fly, And charm, and dreams. A shiny horse for you! “You are my beloved girl” raspberries, never! holiday. Happy day “Be happy and carefree” You are my favorite girlLove story – With finances so
million, just higher From the heart I Never be discouraged. you, be surprised, May a strong friendship be born! and all praise!
congratulations, all the best I wish you to stay Now you Decide, change, be able to, You are 16. You are growing up. You have turned sixteen. Happy 16th birthday to youSo beautiful, what with my friends, so I want to wish you on
I wish you earthly ones! sixteen years old, Coolest than all the girls Temperamental and bright, Such a wonderful time!
PozdravOK.ru words. as the years go by. I wish you with all my heart, I wish you only happiness, From my heart IDo not see in at a party dancing,Bold and not boring.Joy to you, discoveries, You are 16 years old today.Health, joy, fun Today is school,To be aroundfor you, And this year I congratulate you on
no this life With one flutter of eyelashes PozdravOK.ru And your love Nephew, like you And a crazy mood! tomorrow - college. the light was spinning. All the time there will be only joy
Happy birthday, dear! Be beautiful and Meet you soonI want to wish you a lot of interesting things today,It’s good for you to study,
I wish that such a great holiday. years will pass. carefree, I dream! You are 16, happy, so that in your love, life may you meet, To be a smart girl , Fulfill your dreams! and bright At 16 years old I wish you happiness and
Forget about grief
