Comments on: Feedback

by: BessersOthrGrl

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:59:00 +0000

I think the point to be taken is, it isn’t the children attending the party’s birthdays….they shouldn’t expect anything for themselves. And children who have siblings and whose parents give gifts to said siblings when it isn’t their birthday just so they don’t feel left out…..doesn’t teach one how to share, celebrate for someone else or how to be unselfish.

And I agree with MaicoMike, if you want to post a blog or make a comment, you should be bold enough not to do so anonymously.

by: BessersOthrGrl

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:55:00 +0000

And I agree with MaicoMike, if you want to post a blog or make a comment, you should be bold enough to leave a name.

by: maicomike

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 13:48:00 +0000

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I respect that. I do feel, however, that when one expresses his or her opinion in a forum such as this, they should have the backbone to identify themselves, rather than to do so anonymously. I especially feel that this should be the case when one takes exception to the point in question. If you can’t take the heat…

by: Anonymous

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 10:41:00 +0000

I agree, Karin. Once, when entering a party behind a group of 7 year olds, I heard them talking amongst themselves about the goody bags and how they hoped that certain items weren’t included because “everybody gives that junk!”

Whatever happened to cake and ice cream at the birthday child’s home, accompanied by a game of Drop the Clothespins and Pin the Tail on the Donkey? Now it has to be private rentals of the movie theate or skating rink, or something else equally as ‘in’. I admit that I’ve done that sort of party for my kids, but this year we’ve simplified. It is just getting too far out of hand.

by: Karin

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 09:57:00 +0000

I’ve been to parties where the first thing a few of the kids did was ask for the goodie bag, and one where some moms were complaining about how cheap the things in the goodie bags were. It seems like it’s becoming something that’s expected (another entitlement) rather than a nice bonus.

by: Anonymous

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 20:26:00 +0000

Treat bags aren’t enticement to have guests at your party. They are fun to make for some moms and kids and a nice touch if they are offered. They are never necessary or expected, at least not in these parts. Can’t anything these days just be a nice gesture, and nothing else? I have never considered treat bags, whether we gave them or received them, as a form of bribery for attending a party. Also, treat bags can be done on the cheap, without being just a bunch of useless junk. The point is that treat bags are one of those “you love it or leave it” ideas, not to be taken so seriously by the parents.

I do realize there are some moms and dads who love to overdo. There are also those who may feel obligated to provide treat bags because other people do so. Like I said above, it’s not to be taken so seriously. The parents who overdo aren’t “bad” for indulging and I don’t question it. We’re always appreciative for any special treat but we never expect it. Raising your kids to be this way is really the key.

Finally, in many years of attending and throwing birthday parties, I can’t recall a time I heard any child ask about a goody bag, or some form of a treat just for being there. Never. In fact, the only time I’ve ever heard anyone complain about a goody bag is when the person doing the complaining was an adult. This tells me it really is a parent hang-up and not so important to the children. I believe children attend parties because they care about their friends, and they like to have a good time, period.