My son is soon turning 12 and he has been going through an emotional time, as he is gay. I don't know what to do for his party. Please help. ASAP
By Peter
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Does he have friends he can invite, or would this be a problem? One year when my oldest son had no friends that he could invite just because he wasn't getting along with anyone, we made his birthday celebration a family getaway weekend. We went to the city, saw a dinosaur movie that was just out that he was excited about, went to a science center, ate out in his favorite kind of restaurants, and just had a nice family time.
A birthday celebration doesn't have to have dozens of guests. If your son has only one or two good friends, you could plan something special for them - a trip to the pool, a movie, a day trip to an amusement park.
Talk to your son. Perhaps he would like something like eating out at an "grown-up" style fancy restaurant with the family - maybe grandparents as well, - and having a cake there. It is always a thrill to have the servers bring out a cake with candles and sing happy birthday!
As a former child myself I say the number one thing is to invite people who will actually come. No-shows are devastating at that age.
What is he interested in? One year my daughter just wanted to do dinner and a movie with her best friend. She didn't want us to plan a big party.
Borrow costumes or go thrift store shopping and buy cheap colorful makeup then have a fashion show ,the best one wins a prize and maybe a facial. Gay boys love facials and .makeup .
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