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Celebratingbirthdaysis something billions of people across the world do every year.
Heres the deal, she is getting a first birthday party, and she is getting a sweet 16.
And she is getting a graduation party.
Other than that, she is not getting any more birthday parties.
And I dont even think the kid noticed that I was there.
I am not going to force that on my friends and family.
Im not telling anyone else how to live their lives, I just personally dont find it necessary.
And Im not going to be doing it.
My daughter will be loved and celebrated on her birthday every single year.
It just wont be in that way.
And we will have dinner and cake with them every single year to celebrate my daughters birthday.
Shes then going to choose where she wants to have dinner.
Now lets say she gets to the age where she starts making some friends.
Shell still get a present for her birthday, just something that we pick out instead of going shopping.
And shell get to decide.
I think thats fair.
I think its fun.
And I think its a great way to celebrate her and spend some one-on-one time that she probably needs.
And we plan on doing it with any siblings that are to come.
And again, if youd like to throw yearly parties, throw yearly parties.
Its a lot of stress on my part to organize and plan and put on the party.
I just dont want a bunch of people sitting around at my house all day.
Id rather just let my daughter celebrate in a way that she wants to celebrate.
I consistently share my general thoughts on parenting, my plans for the future, etc., she explained.
This one just happened to take off, but this isnt anything out of the ordinary for my page.
We were also curious what Marissas experiences were like with birthday parties as a child.
I did not have yearly birthday parties, she shared.
Any of my friends didnt have yearly birthday parties either.
Im a stay-at-home mom, my daughter doesnt have daycare friends, etc.
and live an hour or more away.
Nowadays, its expected for all of us to do something festive on our birthdays.
According toExceptional Explorers, having a birthday party can help kids build a sense of identity and self-worth.
Birthday parties can also foster social skills and relationships for children.
These occasions can help kids learn gratitude and appreciation as well.
Plus, many were often away on vacation during the week of my birthday.
And a survey fromYouGovfound that a third of Americans believe parents put too much effort into kids parties nowadays.
Check out the results:
