Allow your teen to choose the party that he wants for his 16th birthday.
Sixteen-year-old boys and 16-year-old girls are very different. Most girls look forward to their "sweet 16" party and want to plan a big event. Boys typically only look forward to the 16th birthday because it gives them the ability to drive. However, many teen boys still enjoy a party for their 16th birthday. Stay away from anything that might be seen as girly to avoid embarrassing him. Allow him to choose what he wants to do and plan the event accordingly. Does this Spark an idea?
Gaming Party
Provide the birthday boy and friends with games to play all day or overnight. These games could be video games, computer games, board games or sports games outdoors. Allow your son to choose what games to offer at the event. Allow the boy's friends to bring their gaming equipment and portable televisions so that all guests can play games at one time. The boys will be able to network the computers or video game consoles so that all guests can play the same game. Provide the boys with plenty of food, drinks and snacks.
Scavenger Hunt
Some boys may like an active scavenger hunt party for their 16th birthday. A scavenger hunt allows boys to eliminate excess energy by driving around town to find all of the items on the list. Make the items challenging to keep the boys occupied all day. Have the boys find local landmarks, historic sites or unusual items such as a car with painted flames, a turquoise house or a certain kind of animal. The boys go out in small groups to find the items and take pictures. The first team back wins.
Amusement Park
Teen boys love visiting an amusement park or arcade. Depending on what options are available, book an amusement or arcade party for your 16-year-old and his friends. Provide each guest with a specific budget so that the party does not get too expensive. Many amusement-style venues also offer food and drinks and offer birthday packages that offer a variety of services for a set price. Some locations even provide a birthday cake for the event.
Hanging Out
A 16-year-old boy may not want a large event for his 16th birthday. Some boys might feel more comfortable just hanging out with a few friends at home or at a local hang-out place. Do not pressure your son into having a party that he does not want. If your son chooses to hang out on his birthday, provide him and his friends with plenty of food, drinks and snacks. Even if your son chooses a low-key party, you can still celebrate with cake and ice cream.
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