Ok. Son is reaching that age soon, and no interest in any party. Actually he hasn't had a party for ages. What are some ideas to celebrate the occasion? He doesn't really drink, so booze fest is out. I know what 20 year old doesn't do drugs or booze every weekend. Looks like mine.
21st Party Ideas
Melb69 on 13/09/2020 - 11:22
Last edited 13/09/2020 - 11:34 by 1 other user
Last edited 13/09/2020 - 11:34 by 1 other user
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In Melbourne, your choices are limited.
Why not do something different in light of all the restrictions?
Organise with a few of his close mates, rent a cabin out in the woods, get him a fishing rod and some cigars and let them figure it out.
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Yeah that sound like something to do. I could organise accomo. Maybe bus to collect them.
A whole busload of escorts?
You know you're in lockdown with no home visitors allowed, right?
There is a possibility OP meant that the birthday is not right this second and was looking for ideas that may be in the future.
@Tshow Nothing gets past you. Yes I am in Melbourne lockdown. So no parties for the moment. Looking to the future when all this Lockdown and movement constraints are over.
Pretty hard to forget
Drinks n pizza, you also need to chill out đź‘Ťđź‘Ť
and no interest in any party
His life not yours
I think parties to celebrate your birth seems to be a thing of the past. Life is meant to be celebrated especially these days. It doesn't have to be a big affair. I would just like to do something. Yes it is his life, but us parents bought him into this world. We can at least try and celebrate that milestone. If he wants drinks and pizza, maybe I could do that, but just somewhere different other than at home. That's all.
Seems he wants low key, do low key.
Pizza n drinks very low key đź‘Ťđź‘Ť
When kids (or adults) say they don't want a party, sometimes that means they are just embarrassed to organise it, feel shy asking friends to come afraid that they might not want to come, and embarrassed at getting too much attention and having the spotlight on them. But once they're actually having that party they do enjoy themselves.
That is my feeling as well. It doesn't have to be a big deal. Just want to do something other than the usual. He might even remember later as somthing he enjoyed with his mate's
Perhaps you should chill out, OP seems pretty relaxed and was just asking for suggestions.
Sounds like the party is more for you than you son, tell him why you want the party and try find some middle ground
Ok. Son is reaching that age soon, and no interest in any party
Then let him enjoy his 21st party free!
You know the worst thing someone can do when you don't want to have a party!? Throw you a party!!!
What are some ideas to celebrate the occasion?
Ask them what they would like to do.
Just give him $300 and let him paint the town with his mates. Aint no young gun wants to sit in the house or anywhere celebrating his birthday with his lame parents. No offense.
Dinner is like all I'm willing to do with my parents.Ha, Yeah we still get together for dinner. We'll that's only because he wants to get fed.
Surprise him with a puppy
Allow him to have some screen time, zoom or something, these kids are usually just extensions of whatever device is at hand.
He already does that daily since this lockdown in Vic. Since March.
Chess tournament. The winner gets a bunch of stamps.
Ha. He already does the chess part online
As someone who also did not drink or party at that age, my recommendation is to have a think about what he does for recreation or as a hobby and offer some version of that. If you don't know, just ask what he wants.
For my 21st, the money for a special gift plus what would have gone towards a small party was put towards a day spa experience at the Peninsula Hotsprings. I was gifted the top package and some money for a special lunch in their restaurant and had an amazing relaxing day. It made it special and something I wouldn't do myself, plus avoided a party which I would have hated. I've been invited to trips to a gallery and a nice lunch, a musical/show and a scenic walk/picnic as alternative "special" birthday events for low key friends.
My brother went go-karting for his 21st with some friends and other years has had gaming days with his mates in lieu of a party. Tbh, if you get a nice cake pretty much any meal can be made into a birthday event.
Maybe ask your son and see if he has his own ideas. He might not even want a party or even anything special and would happy with some extra $$$ towards something he's saving for.
Appreciate your thoughts. Will dig deeper on some ideas he might like. I can tell you now that if I asked him he wouldn't be fussed. That is my issue. No need to give him money for savings he is self sufficient in that respect. I was thinking maybe a concert ticket, but better to go with his mates for that, but that would be a tad expensive to pull off. I was thinking Essendon have a 1hr A380 flight simulator session. Will have to find some reviews.
Possibly won’t be re-opened in time but clay target shooting could be a fun and unique “party” for your son and a few of his mates. Unless that’s already your thing.
Gee I might do that with my own mate's. Good idea. Do you know any places in Vic
I think it’s at Frankston gun club, but there might be other locations. They have a number of package options including one with a stripper, but if your son is anything like I was at his age that would be cringe.
There are also (or were) pistol clubs that do similar activities but in my opinion clay target is a bit more fun as a casual group activity where you can easily see your mates hit or miss the clays.
Top idea so far. Thanks for comments
Organise a protest a couple of suburbs over so the police are distracted and don't bust your party.
Sounds like you will have a great time at church
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