Unfortunately, sometimes those around them manage to ruin the uniqueness of theoccasion.

In the OPs case, it was the familys kids.

What makes everything worse is that even if they do get to do that, chaos still happens.

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Even today, some people believe that blowing out candles might make wishes come true.

Thats unless theyre in the OPs family.

In his family, the 5-6-year-old nieces and nephews always get to do it before the birthday person.

Kids blowing out birthday cake candles, surrounded by friends, creating a festive party scene.

Now, if they arent allowed to do it, the obnoxious session of crying and screaming follows.

Yet, even when they are allowed to, there is no guarantee that there wont be chaos.

You see the never-ending cycle of crying mayhem.

Text expressing concerns over kids blowing out candles at every birthday party, discussing parents' defensive reactions.

It basically reinforces the fact in kids minds that the whole world revolves around them and their wishes.

Plus, the reinforcement of this toxic behavior scares awayfamilymembers.

So, its alienating not only to family members but possibly friends to kids too.

Text about family tradition where kids blow out birthday candles to avoid tantrums.

Overall, not a good situation.

Netizens agreed with the sentiment.

They pointed out that their age is appropriate enough to nip this kind of behavior in the bud.

Kids demand to blow out birthday candles first, causing tantrums if not allowed, as described in text.

In the long run, it will be beneficial both for them and the people around them.

Check out the results:

Kids at birthday party, one looking bored, near cake with lit candles.

Text describing kids blowing out candles and causing tears at a party.

Text rant about kids blowing out candles at every birthday for attention.

Text questioning behavior at children’s birthday parties.

Parents discussing kids' birthday candle tantrums, sitting on a bed in a casual setting.

Text reading comments about kids blowing out birthday candles, addressing common questions.

Text conversation about kids blowing out candles at parties, questioning other party experiences.

Text discussing tantrums related to birthday expectations and family dynamics.

Text about not having candles for family birthday parties.

Chocolate cake with colorful birthday candles ready for kids to blow out.

Reddit comments discuss kids blowing out candles and tantrums at birthday parties.

Reddit comments discussing parents letting kids blow out birthday candles and the issue of tantrums.

Comments discussing kids blowing out candles at parties; uncle feels uncomfortable with the tradition.

Reddit comments discussing birthday parties and candle hygiene concerns.

Text comment about kids needing to learn they’re not always the center of attention, mentioning birthday party behavior.

Comment about not letting kids blow out candles at parties due to hygiene concerns post-pandemic.

Reddit comment discussing teaching kids lessons about sharing and tantrums at birthday parties.

Text expressing concern about parents letting kids blow out birthday candles to avoid tantrums, featuring an uncle’s perspective.

Comment about kids throwing tantrums at birthday parties for candle-blowing.

Reddit comment criticizing parents letting kids blow out candles at every party to avoid tantrums.