| In this article we're going to discuss a birthday that is | | | | least two weeks in advance. You want to make sure |
| probably one of the most important to your young | | | | you give everyone enough time to respond and get |
| adult, the sweet 16. Even though once your daughter | | | | gifts.Whatever menu you come up with for the |
| or son reaches the age of 16 they are still technically | | | | party make sure you have plenty of food. Get extra |
| children, they feel very grown up and this day is very | | | | if there are going to be boys there as boys at this |
| important to them so keep this in mind when planning | | | | age are very active and get very hungry. If you're |
| the big bash. Here are some tips to make the day go | | | | not up to cooking, order pizza. This is a favorite of |
| as well as possible allowing for the raging hormones | | | | everyone and you really can't go wrong with a few |
| that are bound to pop up during this time.The first | | | | well made pies covered with sausage or |
| thing you need to do is sit down with your 16 year | | | | pepperoni.Have a variety of drinks at the party. Even |
| old and ask him or her what they would like for their | | | | though teens drink a lot of soda they will not be |
| special day. It is after all their day and they should | | | | upset to see things like punch and sparkling cider. As |
| have the kind of party that they want, within reason | | | | for the music, buy a bunch of blank tapes and let |
| of course. Make sure though you discuss the ground | | | | your kid put together a mix of favorite tunes. The |
| rules of the party such as noise level and curfew and | | | | last thing your kid wants is for mom or dad to pick |
| appropriate behavior with your teen before the | | | | out the dance selections. Let's face it, parents are |
| celebration actually begins. There should be no | | | | just not cool when it comes to kids music. Unless of |
| miscommunication here. Make it perfectly clear what | | | | course your parent is Ozzy Osborne.Order or make a |
| is and what is NOT acceptable.Make up a guest list | | | | very special cake. Decorate it up to the sky. After all, |
| based on the space available and your child's desires. | | | | this is a very important day and the cake should be |
| Make your 16 year old understand that you can't | | | | one that makes a big hit just looking at it. Of course, |
| invite the whole world so keep the list down to | | | | it should taste good too. If you're going to be at the |
| closest friends if possible. Think of a creative location | | | | party, keep your presence low. Remember, this is |
| for the party such as the beach or maybe a roller | | | | your kid's day, not yours. By following the above tips |
| skating or ice skating rink. Even a bowling alley or | | | | you should have no trouble giving your son or |
| pizza parlor is fine. Leave this up to your child within | | | | daughter a sixteenth birthday that won't soon be |
| reason. Make sure you send out your invitations at | | | | forgotten. |