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Teenage party?
I'm a 13 year old girl and when i turn 14 (It's ages away)I want a party. I don't want a little sleepover, but i want a proper one like in those American teen movies. I know I'm really young and usually you have them when you're like 17 or 18, but i just want to know a few things:
-where would i have it? (my house is quite big, but it would be sort of awkward, so i would rather hire a venue)
-Is it a good idea? Or would people just not take it seriously?
-How would i get a lot of people to come? even though my social circle isn't very big.
-Should/would there be alcohol?
-How much parental supervision should there be?
-How many people should i invite?
-How much would a venue cost? (in pounds)
-Any additional things you might want to add about parties?
I most likely wont be able to or something, but I'm quite curious, and i think it would be fun :)
And please tell me if this is a stupid idea! Thanks!! :D
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Alcohol and minors is not a good mix. But then you already know that. I don't know why you are asking us for advice for a party instead of your parents unless you have asked and they said no.
At your age, if your parents are willing, it would be quite fine to have a girl and boy party at your home but of course it would have to be small scale, a dozen teens max and you'd have to abide by whatever guidelines the parents set down and they would have to be okay with hiding out in another part of the house and not hanging out watching your every move just peeking in to check on you all every once in a while. Alcohol is not a good idea. Drugs a big no. But fun teen games that include flirting and kissing should be fine. With your parents on site to be chaperones nothing can get out of hand such as use of a date rape drug. It's more likely that other parents will feel okay with their teens attending. I raised 3 daughters, all who at some point had boys over to the house for a party. One party only two guys showed up and one had to go home early. The one guy left so the gals all talked the guy into letting them doing a makeup job on him and tho he was not gay, he was okay it amazingly. They had a blast doing that. LOL. I have no idea on cost but I dont know how many parents have the extra money sitting around to rent a place that is somewhat private from the public. Thats why a mention the home, a large rec room would be best. We had none and used our living dining area. We retreated to the office or our bedroom. It might help to have everyone bring some cash for ordering pizza delivery. That was always the easiest and favorite food for a party. Instead of cake with all the sugary frosting, have icecream bars, popsicles on hand and also sugar free ones for the girls watching their calories or those who are diabetic. Look up fun party games ahead of time. There are even books for sale that are all about party games. Thats all I can think of. If your parents can afford a grand scale party, still be careful and selective of who you invite. Only once did we have a kid attend a party who wasnt exactly a close friend to my daughter. The gal would not abide by our rules and started horsing around, wrestling the other girls, throwing couch pillows. I asked her twice to please stop. I enjoy a pillow fight too but I explained my crowded living room was not the place for that. I thought all was well until the next morning. I discovered a broken ceramic picture frame and a cracked lamp shade and a couple broken nicknacks. That girl was barred from ever coming over again. I really felt devastated but other parents may react more severely and not allow any future parties if things get out of hand. Just a friendly warning. The number of people attending is not what will make your party memorable and fun but the quality of the people and how fun they are.
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Where you would have the party would be up to you and what you can afford.
I'm really not sure if it would be a good idea or not. I think people could take it seriously, but it shouldn't be one of those crazy teenage parties, those end badly.
I'd say invite your friends, their friends, ect. If you're having it at your house, it's best if you only invited people you know. If you're having it somewhere else, then just try to spread it around.
There shouldn't be alcohol because I mean..you're only 14. That should be saved till you are older. I mean it does happen, but it can just ruin your party.
I think parents should be around because of the age. I think most parents will let their children go to your party knowing there will be adult supervision. They don't have to be hanging out, but they should be there doing their own thing.
How many people should you invite? That really depends on where you'll be.
Same with the cost.
So pretty much, I'd wait to have some full blown party because even though you'd be mature enough to handle it, a lot of people your age can't. I'd suggest having a good amount of people over that you know, have lots of food and drinks, dancing and games.
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To be honest, I shall speak from experience; it all depends on the maturity of your guests and how your parents feel about it all.
A party is always a good idea! And if you want to hire a venue it will be quite expensive- depends on the venue. If its the village hall its going to be cheaper than a city nightclub.
At 14, alcohol is a complicated one. Technically its illegal but we've all been to parties where there's underage drinking... >im not encouraging it, but it does happen<
If you're going to have alcohol don't overdo it- it wont be worth the trouble you'll have if someone gets really ill. Either stick to light things like a bucks-fizz and cider, or don't have any at all. Save the vodka shots for your 18th.
If you want a big party- like a total rave in a hired nightclub and you're willing to spend the money, invite everyone in your year at school.
If not, just invite all your social circle and ask them to bring a friend from out of school or something.(Don't let it get out on Facebook, you don't want a million people turning up and being the usual scare story in the daily mail!!!)
Parties can be awesome if everyone has a good time. It may seem cool to get drunk and sick and mess up everything like in the movies, but in reality its just hell to be a host where everything's going wrong like that.
Of course, at 14, parents are going to be an issue. Be really nice to them from now on, as the decision is probably going to come down to them at this age! Lets face it, if they're paying, then they're going to decide the alcohol/guest limits. And the price range too. If they aren't then GET SAVING now!
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