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I wouldn't change the plans, but let her know that she can have her next bday party at the zoo if that is what she wants. (But know that it will be the next best thing next year, not necessarily the zoo.)
She will love the party you planned!
It's like halloween costumes. You buy the one they want a month ahead and they change their minds four times before halloween.
could he possibly take her on a Daddy and Me visit to the zoo as a special day before the party?
I think he should have asked her what she wanted before putting down a deposit. A 5 year old can definitely have strong opinions about something. But he should not lose money over it.
I'd keep the original plan; no reason your son should lose his deposit. I'm sure she'll love the party once it takes place.
I've always let my girls choose their themes. They usually get creative ideas from FamilyFun.com.
However, we have our parties at home so there's no risk of having to change venues last minute or losing money. Once I've purchased the invitations, decorations, etc. no theme changes are allowed.
I would take her to the zoo on a rainy,gloomy day when the animals are all hiding in their caves. This will help her get over her love of zoos. Just kidding. I think kids should be asked their opinions, but once a plan is made no going back. This is the easy stuff. Wait a couple of years
If it were my daughter (turning 6 in a few weeks), I would stick to the plan because it's likely that she would change her mind again in two days anyway. They can be such drama queens at this age! Plus, I would have at least asked her opinion about her own birthday party in the first place (unless it was a surprise party). But even if I hadn't asked her first, our motto is, "You get what you get and you don't pitch a fit."
You shouldnt do suprise parties for kids.
suprise parties are for teens/adults who arent even really expecting a party party.
My son put down a deposit on a party place that has Disney princess parties. This is for a birthday party for his daughter (my granddaughter). This was about 2 months ago. Well now, in the last couple of weeks, my granddaughter has started (tearfully) telling my son that nooooo, she doesn't want a princess party, she wants to have her party at the zoo (which actually is cheaper). But if my son cancels the princess party, he loses a couple hundred dollars of deposit. What should he do?
My opinion is that 5-year-olds do not get a say in such things and he should stick to the original plan (princess party).
I found this thread by chance. I'm a old man with no children. But I can't imagine that a couple hundred dollars is more important than letting a little girl have the best birthday possible. She's five years old; don't try to teach her a lesson.
Yes she should have a say, but not after the party is already booked. Stick with the original plan and ask her ahead of time next year.
Bascially this ^. Unless he can wrangle the money back he should just explain the place was paid for already, and he will take her to the zoo the next week. This is a perfect learning lesson about assuming things for daddy though .
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