A mum has revealed why she has stopped hosting any more children’s birthday parties, calling them “ridiculous”, “expensive” and “exhausting”.
Anna Tyzack said she has given up trying to keep up with the “incredibly expensive thing.”[s]’.
Acknowledging Boris and Carrie Johnson’s eldest son’s big birthday party, he commented on how grateful his three-year-old son didn’t have social media.
Remembering how simple and quaint children’s parties once were, Anna decided to ditch the bouncy castles and ball pits and return to small family gatherings.
“It is now normal to hire an entertainer for a party, in addition to a bouncy castle or soft play equipment,” he said. iNews.
Anna Tyzack has given up trying to keep up with ‘amazing’ expensive children’s parties (file image)
The mother revealed that she has stopped trying to organize birthday parties for her children because they have become “ridiculous.”
‘Even at little kids’ birthdays, I’ve seen personalized balloon displays and cakes that, of course, reflect the theme.
“Parents work so hard that they simply don’t have time to organize it themselves.”
An overwhelming guest list of 30 children before planning even begins is another reason why birthday parties are a sour note for the mother.
Explaining why she thinks children’s parties have become “so ridiculous,” the mother revealed that it is now mandatory to invite the entire class.
According to Anna, some nurseries and primary schools even pressure parents to organize a party with many children in class.
However, after hosting countless large birthday parties for her children, including puppet shows and performers, Anna was faced with the realization that an “impersonal party” might not be the best gift for her children.
Recounting how she once splurged on an indoor climbing party for her third son’s birthday, followed by some food, Anna discovered her son had not enjoyed his big day at all.
They now have smaller gatherings with friends and family, something they appreciate more than the “raucous” parties, Anna says.
The “raucous” gathering meant his son and his friends were separated, leaving him often disappointed, even if the party “cost a bomb.”
After the big party, her son asked when his “real” birthday would be, leaving the mother’s eyes shaking with rage.
After her son asked some of his best friends to go out for pizza, Anna had an epiphany.
The mother acknowledged that a smaller party probably would have made her son happier.
Now that her eldest children have passed the age of nine, Anna is confident that they have overcome the pressure of the birthday party.
Now it’s about small gatherings with family and friends and delicious homemade cakes.
Explaining that her second son’s 10th birthday included quality time with his grandparents, lunch, and a quick cold bath, the boy told his mother it was “the best birthday of his life.”
And he added: “I think for the first time he meant it.”
Although as a family they have abandoned big celebrations for now, Anna is aware that some “big children’s parties” await her in the future.
Noticing that her youngest son has been invited to several lavish children’s birthday parties, Anna knows she can’t help but throw another elaborate evening forever.
Even though her youngest son may be excited about his friend’s animal-themed parties, Anna has managed to avoid a party for another year since both the boy’s family and friends are on vacation.