2nd grader - Spy Birthday party theme - Bombs? (Insensitive to current world terrorism situation?)

[Anonymous]

My 2nd grader is asking for a spy themed birthday party. After googling I am seeing all of these references to detonating bombs and bomb piñatas, cakes etc... at spy themed parties.

With all of the terrorism,how do other parents feel about this element of a spy party? Would you be offended if you brought your child and any of the above was featured?

[Anonymous]

Ask your kid more questions about the spy theme your kid had in mind. From a book? TV show?

To me, spying isn't bombs. Bombs are loud and obvious. Spies are quiet and figuring stuff out.

[Anonymous]

No bombs. How about a scavenger hunt with clues to save the world?

[Anonymous]

Spies don't equal bombs. Look into other stuff - invisible ink, decodong messages, ciphers, the previously mentioned scavenger hunt, etc.

[Anonymous]

I think it's a great idea for a fun party. My second grader would LOVE to attend a party like this.

I thinks it's fine and obviously not offended in the slightest.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Spies don't equal bombs. Look into other stuff - invisible ink, decodong messages, ciphers, the previously mentioned scavenger hunt, etc.

Yes, skip the bombs, but the other stuff is great. You might want to ask your kid questions to find out if "detective" might really be the theme they're going for.

[Anonymous]

I don't think bombs when I hear spies. Just make the party what you want.

[Anonymous]

No bombs, no guns, nothing of violence. We'd stay a while and I'd find an excuse to leave quickly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No bombs, no guns, nothing of violence. We'd stay a while and I'd find an excuse to leave quickly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No bombs, no guns, nothing of violence. We'd stay a while and I'd find an excuse to leave quickly.

Dear sweet merciful gods. You have infant girls, right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Spies don't equal bombs. Look into other stuff - invisible ink, decodong messages, ciphers, the previously mentioned scavenger hunt, etc.

Agree. Weird. I never associate spies with bombs. You can do the soy theme without heavy bimb usage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Spies don't equal bombs. Look into other stuff - invisible ink, decoding messages, ciphers, the previously mentioned scavenger hunt, etc.

Agree. Weird. I never associate spies with bombs. You can do the soy theme without heavy bomb usage.

Spies avoid bombs and try to stop them going off... I think you can avoid them if you want to, or just have one to defuse, but I also don't see anything wrong with having anything described in the OP at the party and I would not be bothered or offended as a parent. There's a difference between fantasy/games/spy novels/action movies and real-world violence and danger to actual people.

[Anonymous]

I associate spies more with codes, disguises, and surveillance than bombs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No bombs, no guns, nothing of violence. We'd stay a while and I'd find an excuse to leave quickly.

Dear sweet merciful gods. You have infant girls, right?

Ha, +1. Clearly younger kids since PP alludes to staying at the party instead of dropping off.

OP - my kids are super into spy stuff right now. Definitely have them do some sort of mission. You can do "invisible ink" that has instructions on their next steps and you can even set up "traps" around the house. Walkie talkies would be a big bonus. My guys just got a bunch of spy Gear stuff for their bday and have had endless fun. Great idea - wish I would have thought of it for their bday!

[Anonymous]

My son did a attended a party at the spy museum. We have attended a party (for adults) there as well. It is very fun. I don't remember any bombs. Please stop overthinking everything. If people are offended, they need to lighten up.