Is it normal for a girl to not want a sweet sixteen party?

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My little sister's sixteenth birthday is coming up and she doesn't want a party. All of her friends have had fairly big parties but she is adamant that she is not having one.

I think it might have something to do with our parents. My sister has a close-knit and diverse group of friends. They are always hanging out together and she seems so happy when she is with them and yet,she never brings any of them home. Our parents are Catholics and have very conservative attitudes. One of her best friends is gay and she is always worried about what they will think of him.

She got in a huge argument with my parents today because of her refusal to have a party. They want to show off and give her a huge, elaborate party, however she is shy and doesn't want " a huge fuss." Is that normal? Shouldn't all soon-to-be sixteen-year-olds want a day just for themselves? Is she just being difficult? Any ideas for an alternative to a party? Thank you in advance.

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  • mountain-man82
    9 years ago

    Its normal and the parents shouldnt force to have a party if she doesnt want one.

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  • KeepsakeDoll
    9 years ago

    Normal. It can be a hassle to have to entertain friends and socialize. She's possible introverted or just wants a day to relax.

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  • januarycurse
    8 years ago

    normal, people have different personalities.

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  • grumpycowpyjamas114
    9 years ago

    Suggest having an amazing race around your town. This is what I did for my sweet sixteenth and the teens aren't around the parents a heap, so her gay friend would be safe.

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  • [Old Memory]
    9 years ago

    Completely normal. I've never been the type who's into elaborate parties, let alone ones thrown in my favour. Also, if my parents were catholic, or infact religious in anyway I definetly wouldn't want friends over at my house. No offense to your parents, but just how "cool" is her sweet 16th going to be with your catholic parents throwing the party? Will their be alcohal? Music? Will she be allowed to actually enjoy herself with your parents around. Maybe she just doesn't want her party to be lame or embarrassing so she prefers not to have one, I know that's how I would feel.

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