There is a small group of about 4 families and we usually have these dinner get-togethers on weekends sometimes. They're usually pretty boring for me because all the kids are guys, and they're all about 4 years older than me (I'm 13/f by the way). It's our turn to have one this weekend, the 29th, and on the same day is my friend's pool party, one of the best parties of the year and me and my friends go every time. Of course I wouldn't mind skipping this get-together for the party, but it just happeneds to be my mom's birthday the same day, so we're atchually inviting a lot of families, some including a few of my friends. I was planning on leaving my house at 9 (they usually last from about 7-12am) and going to the party, but I don't want to leave my friends hanging, and I know it'll be boring for them if I leave. I don't think I can take them to the party because they go to different schools and they're definatly not the type who will like this kind of party (trust me). I know it sounds selfish, but I REALLY want to go to this party, I haven't done much for the past few weekends. Sorry this is so long, but Which one should I go to?
karenR answered Monday April 25 2005, 8:11 am: I think since it is sort of a birthday party for your mom you should really go to the family thing. At least go to it for awhile. You might just tell your mom that you want to celebrate with her but would like to hang out with freinds closer to your age for the rest of the evening. She will probably understand. :) [ karenR's advice column | Ask karenR A Question ]
AskNatalie16 answered Monday April 25 2005, 2:21 am: You don't want to be selfish and miss your mom's b-day. If you talk to your mom about going to the pool party because you just have to go and itll be so much fun, you can count on her telling you to go and have fun and that she wouldnt want you to be bored at her party and blah blah blah... But know inside she is hurting and would really want you there. Go to her party if your friends are your real friends they'll understand. There would always be other pool parties that wont fall into your moms b-day. And try to do something fun for your moms b-day so you wont be so bored maybe you'll start a trend and these future dinners wont be as boring.
o0xbrianna answered Saturday April 23 2005, 8:37 pm: Hey talk to your mom about it. Tell her that you really want to go and your sorry that it's the same night as the other get together and her birthday. Also, tell her that you and your friends always go to these and its alot more fun than the parties you have on the weekends. I am sure she will understand!
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