We didn't invite any kids to our 5-year-old's birthday. It was the best decision we ever made

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The author's family (not pictured) decided to spend a day at the beach instead of throwing a big birthday party for their 5-year-old.
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Hosting a birthday party for kids can put a lot of pressure on parents.
We chose to skip the expense and effort this year, and…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-07-02 22:00:01.
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