The phrase “keeping up with the Joneses” has taken a turn for the worse when it comes to children’s birthday parties. Remember the good old days when friends and family joined together for a game of Pin the Tail on the Donkey and a homemade birthday cake? Nowadays, parents are spending more and more money on extravagant birthday parties for kids. Whether they feel the need to one-up other parents, or just want to lavish their kids in attention, parents are spending small fortunes on these birthday parties. These birthday party price tags can range from $4,500 to $38,000!
You’ve probably seen on television the types of parties we’re referring to. The newest show on TLC, Outrageous Kid Parties, joins a slew of other shows on television about over the top birthday parties (My Super Sweet 16, anyone?).
Today’s economy have forced parents to be more aware of their spending, and maybe that’s a good thing. Kids find joy in the simple things…gather the family together for another game of Pin the Tail on the Donkey and enjoy each other’s company. Your child will have many more birthday’s to come!
Learn more about over the top children’s birthday parties at http://birthdayswithoutpressure.org/.
What is your most memorable birthday party from childhood? What fun or inexpensive ways have you come up with to give your kid a great day? Share below!
