Parents’ POV: Should you throw a big birthday bash for your one-year-old?

Should you throw a big birthday bash for your one-year-old? Find out how parents today view budgets and brilliant first birthdays.

32% say Yes

68% say No

 

YES!

My daughter may not remember anything that happened during her party, but I know that once she sees the pictures when sheís older, she’ll appreciate it a lot. It’s a mom’s fulfillment as well.

- Glenda Pande, mom to Jazzirei

 

It’s a celebration of life, as it marks the start of their wonderful discovery as a person. It also signifies how proud we are as parents to have them in our lives.

- Geneva Rivera, mom to Moriah and Mishaelle

Yes, for many reasons: to celebrate my child’s first year of life and the fact that I, a single mom, survived the first tough year. Besides, we’ll be celebrating her succeeding birthdays with simpler parties, so it would be nice to give her a big party on her first birthday.

- Therese Megia, mom to Louisse Antoinette

 

We come from a big family, and we have many friends who will “make tampo” if they won’t be invited. My husband and I have agreed to have her baptized on the same day to save on costs.

- Jacquelyn R. Ang, mom to Erika, Danika and Erich Claire

 

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Read on to see more real parents' thoughts on whether to have or not have a party for their child's first birthday.

 

Yes. There will be more birthdays to come, but the • rst one is the most memorable.

- Jeannie Lyn Maliwanag, mom to Kazuo Jeffrey, Rie Janine, Shigeru James and Junko Michelle

 

NO!

My husband and I believe in living within our means. Kung hindi kaya, then a simple celebration will do. For us, the real reason behind the celebration is to give thanks to God for giving us our son and to share our happiness with our relatives and friends.

- Mary Ann Mamaril, mom to Neo

 

With the current global crisis, it seems more worthwhile to celebrate with an intimate and meaningful dinner with a few friends and family. Weíll just leave the big party for when he turns seven.

- Jessica Nacario, mom to Miguel Luis and Marc Andrei

 

He’s just too young to remember what happened on his first birthday. Instead, we took a lot of photos of him, his cake, and presents. When he’s old enough to understand, he can cherish his first birthday through the tons of pictures we took.

- Elizabeth Adams, mom to Joey Adams

 

A baby’s birthday party can be a success even without the big budget.

- Ria Romeo, mom to Prosperity

 

Making a party special isnít dependent on the total cost of the party, but on the memories it will create.

- Irma Cantano, mom to Joaquin

 

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