Would you host a rescheduled birthday party

[Anonymous]

We had to cancel DS’s birthday party back in March, the week that school closed. I had promised DS that we would reschedule. Back then, I never in a million years thought covid would shut the country down like this. I thought things would be back to normal by April or definitely by the summer. In the spring, I told DS that we should be able to have a summer party and then later I told him maybe we could host a half birthday in September. We had signed up for in person school. Then school switched to all virtual. Most of his friends picked in person and are playing sports. DS is playing soccer as are many of his friends.

Would you host a small backyard party?
Or maybe paintball or laser tag?

I totally forgot about this and DS reminded me how I promised him a party in September when school started. This kid never forgets. I wouldn’t call it a birthday party. I would just host a gathering.

[Anonymous]

Small outdoors given the kids are in school and sports. I would try to have activities which would keep the kids distanced.

[Anonymous]

Yes have a party. call it a half birthday party. No sane parent will begrudge you for having a late birthday party for your child. And if they do, you can mark them off the list of ever having to deal with again because they are crappy people.

[Anonymous]

Our local pool is open (with restrictions) and I did let my 11 year old invite 3 friends to the pool for his bday. I picked a time that I expected low crowds and it actually ended up being a cooler evening and we had the place to ourselves.

[Anonymous]

In my neighborhood all the kids are out playing with no masks. None of the parents are enforcing any kind of social distancing.

[Anonymous]

I would allow him to invite 2-3 kids over. I wouldn't host a large party.

Whatever you do, make sure you include your desired safety measures in the invitation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would allow him to invite 2-3 kids over. I wouldn't host a large party.

Whatever you do, make sure you include your desired safety measures in the invitation.

Also, I would only do it outdoors.

[Anonymous]

Absolutely not.

[Anonymous]

The reason the country is STILL shutdown is because people insist on having parties in enclosed spaces and refuse to isolate.

[Anonymous]

DS's birthday is coming up. When his preschool closed in the fall and he was missing his friends he asked me if his friends would be able to come to his birthday party in the fall. Back in March, I said "of course." DS has not asked explicitly about the party since then, but this morning he was saying that lots of children will be bringing presents for his birthday "soon." It makes me sad for DS, but we are not hosting a birthday party for him. It'll be just us. He will be ok. It's one year in his life and hopefully there will be a birthday party next year.

[Anonymous]

how old is he ? I think most kids have accepted that their birthdays weren't normal this year and they'll just wait until next year. Honestly my kids' friends have missed a ton of birthdays - as has one of mine- and to do a half birthday would seem kind of weird when most others have just shrugged it off (or did what people have indicated, like 2-3 kids outside).

[Anonymous]

For heaven's sake, no. No one wants to be bothered with a make-up birthday from MARCH at the start of a busy school year.

Have one or two friends over on a Friday or Saturday or Sunday night for cake in the driveway. ONE OR TWO friends.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In my neighborhood all the kids are out playing with no masks. None of the parents are enforcing any kind of social distancing.

And no one is getting COVID from that.

[Anonymous]

Did you see what The Rock posted yesterday? Don’t do it.

[Anonymous]

No