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[quote=Anonymous]DC has not had a real birthday party with friends, and he has only attended a few only by invites since he went to public school. He had attended many when he was back in private daycare, and families invite the whole class. We sent pizza/cupcakes when he was at private daycare, and called it a day. He is turning 8 in early December. A few days ago, I asked him if he would want to do a birthday party this year with friends or the usual with family only. He needs to give me a decision quick or else all venues might be fully booked. I could tell that he would want to celebrate with friends this year but he is also concerned that no one/a few only would attend his birthday party. He is a bit social awkward at school. I have this concern too if how many would say yes to his evite if we plan to do one. No one does whole class invite at this age anymore, and we don't have budget if the whole class attend (even it is unlikely). My budget is less than $1000, but DH has not approved that budget yet. DC says that it is up to me. I have given him another option is if we would go to amusement park or a weekend getaway if he opts out to choose to celebrate with families only. If he can't make the decision, what could I do to help him to make the decision?

To me, it is easier and fun to just plan to go out with family only. I and DH have not had celebration with friends growing up, and I don't want to rip that option off for DC if it is important or essential to DC's friendship.[/quote]

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