In Britain an 18th birthday is a mile stone and something to be celebrated. 18 can be a difficult age though and getting your teenager to willingly join in with family events and parties can be tricky. They key is to ensure you always bare them in mind, after all it is their birthday. You have to remember that as soon as the clock strikes midnight they are at legal drinking age and the first thing they will want to do is go out with their friends and have that all important first drink. Compromise and do something a few days after their birthday and make sure it’s something they want to do and that you can enjoy together as a family.
Here are some ideas to celebrate your teenagers 18th birthday.
Simple Meal Out
Although it may not seem like it, technically your 18 year old is now an adult and they expected to be treated this way. It can be so tempting to throw a party similar to the ones you threw for them as children, complete with party games and embarrassing childhood photos, but this probably won’t be appreciated. Instead opt for a classy family meal out at their favourite restaurant. Encourage everyone to get dressed up and toast to the occasion at home before.
Dinner Party
If you are keen to host a party at home to mark the celebration consider throwing a dinner party. Serve up three courses of your teenagers favourite foods followed by the birthday cake. Settle down afterwards to their favourite film or board game. Have a banner and an 18th birthday card made specially; after all it’s a special birthday.
Childhood Favourite
A lovely idea is to do repeat and activity they used to love as a child. This can be something fun and light hearted like going to the zoo or bowling or consider a trip away to their favourite holiday destination as a child. At this age surprises don’t always go down well so ask them in the run up to their birthday if there is anything they loved doing as a kid that they’d like to do to celebrate their birthday. It’s a great way to enjoy their big day as a family and remember something you used to enjoy doing during their childhood.
Shopping Trip
Something every teenager will enjoy is being taken shopping. This may seem like an expensive option but instead of buying them a present take them out and treat them to whatever they like (within reason of course). This is perfect if you’re unsure as to what to get them for their birthday present, at this age it can be difficult to know what they’d like and guessing is always a risk. Make a day of it, take them for lunch and spend the day looking round the shops together.
Whatever you decide to do for their birthday make a fuss...without making too much of a fuss, they’ll really appreciate the effort, but embarrass them on their birthday and they’ll never forgive you.
Eilidh MacRae works for Silver Stamp who sell cards online including 18th birthday cards.
Here are some ideas to celebrate your teenagers 18th birthday.
Simple Meal Out
Although it may not seem like it, technically your 18 year old is now an adult and they expected to be treated this way. It can be so tempting to throw a party similar to the ones you threw for them as children, complete with party games and embarrassing childhood photos, but this probably won’t be appreciated. Instead opt for a classy family meal out at their favourite restaurant. Encourage everyone to get dressed up and toast to the occasion at home before.
Dinner Party
If you are keen to host a party at home to mark the celebration consider throwing a dinner party. Serve up three courses of your teenagers favourite foods followed by the birthday cake. Settle down afterwards to their favourite film or board game. Have a banner and an 18th birthday card made specially; after all it’s a special birthday.
Childhood Favourite
A lovely idea is to do repeat and activity they used to love as a child. This can be something fun and light hearted like going to the zoo or bowling or consider a trip away to their favourite holiday destination as a child. At this age surprises don’t always go down well so ask them in the run up to their birthday if there is anything they loved doing as a kid that they’d like to do to celebrate their birthday. It’s a great way to enjoy their big day as a family and remember something you used to enjoy doing during their childhood.
Shopping Trip
Something every teenager will enjoy is being taken shopping. This may seem like an expensive option but instead of buying them a present take them out and treat them to whatever they like (within reason of course). This is perfect if you’re unsure as to what to get them for their birthday present, at this age it can be difficult to know what they’d like and guessing is always a risk. Make a day of it, take them for lunch and spend the day looking round the shops together.
Whatever you decide to do for their birthday make a fuss...without making too much of a fuss, they’ll really appreciate the effort, but embarrass them on their birthday and they’ll never forgive you.
Eilidh MacRae works for Silver Stamp who sell cards online including 18th birthday cards.
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