Ooops, I forgot to add this to my question I posted b4 ( down 2 i think).
If u have read my question about my son not fitting in then you will understand where I am coming from here.
He is 11 on the 10th of July and he would like a birthday party. 11 is a weird age where you cant have a party thats too babyish, so no dress ups or sleep overs Im told. We thought of a bowling party but I was wondering if anyone had any other suggestions. We would prefer not to have it at home unless anyone can come up with ideas on what the kids of this age can do at it.
AAgghh, things were much simpler when I was little, musical chairs and pass the parcel with a lolly bag to go!!!
You mentioned that he is keen on x-box, so I presume you have one. If you want to throw a party at home, and have some space, or could move your furniture around to make some, you could find out about hiring a big screen etc so that he could have a few friends over for a games day or night. Get some speakers to hook it all up too. You could get a big whiteboard and have all the kid's name's on it so that they can have a competition for the best of 3 or something. That way everyone would get an equal turn, then the best could have play-offs. They could win awards or something you could make a real fun time of it with maybe 6-8 kids.
Get him to tell you what games are the best, if you don't have them, he could get them for his birthday, or you could rent them. That way he gets to do something he enjoys, and it is something they all have in common to show off their skills and talk about in the future.
We did a make-you-own pizza and video games at our local pizzeria (which the parents liked because they could have a pint while the kids had a great time too). We did bowling (which was a big hit) too. The middle of July might be a great time for a water park party if you have one near you, and can swing it expense-wise (not to mention the weather cooperates). We did a "ninja" party too one year at our local karate studio, where everyone got to learn some basic karate for the day and kick bags and watch a martial arts demonstration by the black belts who run the place. That was a HUGE hit (no pun intended) - although one poor dear sprained his little ankle when he lost his balance trying to do a flying side kick. While we're on the topic of the karate thing though - might be a good way to help build your son's confidence in general. My little guy went through this thing where he went from being in with the "cool" kids to being an outcast because he refused to share his homework answers. Anyway, karate really helped him feel good about doing the right thing, and seems to have given him a lot of confidence in general... but now I'm rambling! I hope some of this helped!
I think bowling is a great idea, Go karts are fun but very expensive, have a look in your local Community directory under entertainment and see whats in your area, then you can make a decission based on affordability and what Jordan wants to have. Even a trip to the Movies might be a good idea, for X amount of friends...contact your local Cinma, they may even do Party packages..you know with pop corn and a drink for this many people for this much or something. Really not even one friend sleeping over...is that really un cool now?? LOL I'll have to tell my nephew, apparently no one told him and his friends LOL. To my nephew staying up watching movies or playing play station till midnight is better than the invention of the wheel.................it's one of his wishes, he told me about the other day.LOL Doing it with a mate would blow the top of his head with excitement LOL. What does Jordan want...ask him if he could do anything he wanted to do, even if it's silly what would it be, and then see how much of it you can make happen. minti mail me if you want to bounce and future idea's around...I love this kind of problem solving. LOL
LOL, nah, its more the whole "your invited to Jordans sleep over party" its so not cool..apparently! 1 or 2 mates is ok as long as x-box and takeaway is involved. I looked into the go karts but they are way over the other side of the city, a good hour and a half away. Dont think the other parents would appreciate the drive to drop their kid off hey? Will be looking into the cinema tomorrow tho, cheers for that one!
Hi it depends on where you live and the amount that you want to pay for his party and to have fun! Go-Carting is a great idea, paint ball places are another just go onto the net and see what is around your area! You can ask your son what he would enjoy doing for his b'day he may haver some ideas of what he would like to do! As i said it really depends on what you are able to afford! Good luck I hope your son feels he fits in soon! I have the same problem with my son at school but i have told him that sometimes people are jealous of who he is as my son wears glasess kids used to tease him and call him 4 eyes i would say mate they are just jealous that you have more eyes to see than they do! lol lol Good luck and hugs to you and your son Michelle
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