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Birthday for a teen

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Norah Mon 20-Feb-17 17:32:44

My eldest gd is turning 7. She wants me to take her, with her friends, to Wicked. I feel she is way too young. Would you take young children to Wicked?

Jalima Tue 21-Feb-17 15:44:03

Your GD may be turning 7 but some of her friends may still be 6.

Too young for something like that imo. Ours enjoyed an amateur production of the proper Wizard of Oz though.

paddyann Tue 21-Feb-17 00:48:58

Norah I'd rather they asked me for what they want than me buy something they dont like.otherwise its a waste of my time and money .So GS who will be 14 in April wants cash to buy extras for the camera he's getting from mum and stepdad ,we might pay for a cinema and McDonalds trip too for him and his friends ,but only if he wants it

Norah Mon 20-Feb-17 21:49:15

Why would GS want a onesie?

Cherrytree59 Mon 20-Feb-17 21:42:13

Is your grandson having a new onesie by any chance?

Deedaa Mon 20-Feb-17 21:32:05

To be honest I wasn't very impressed with Wicked and I would have thought a lot of 7 year olds would find it pretty boring.

Norah Mon 20-Feb-17 21:20:44

A GS (teen) is having a birthday soon too, I put that in my 2nd post, I forgot it in my first. I prefer to cause no rivalry or bitter feelings, that's all.

Ana Mon 20-Feb-17 21:09:03

And why 'Birthday for a teen'? (I ask again, but doubt whether I'll get a reasonable answer)

Cherrytree59 Mon 20-Feb-17 21:05:15

Norah half term has nothing to do with birthdays

Just a lot to do with purchasing problem threads wink

Norah Mon 20-Feb-17 21:00:04

I was curious if I missed something. I think 7 is too young, I dislike demands, I'll just not.

Thanks.

NanaandGrampy Mon 20-Feb-17 20:48:25

Then why didn't you say no right off Norah?

Demands are unacceptable in any area .

Suggest something you think more suitable.

Norah Mon 20-Feb-17 20:17:27

NanaandGrampy

"'Used'??? Norah"
"She asked to go? Or demanded to go?"

It sounded demanding, to my ears.

I know it's half term. What does that say about Birthdays? confused

Cherrytree59 Mon 20-Feb-17 19:44:59

Its half term!hmm

NanaandGrampy Mon 20-Feb-17 19:36:27

'Used'??? Norah

She asked to go? Or demanded to go?

I'm confused ?

Jalima Mon 20-Feb-17 19:08:54

I wouldn't go with or without.
not my brew

Iam64 Mon 20-Feb-17 19:04:46

Hey Ana and Riverwalk, got it in one.
It's a relief for me because I struggled through the estrangement thread wondering about this - thanks smile

Grannyben Mon 20-Feb-17 18:59:14

Oh dear!

grannylyn65 Mon 20-Feb-17 18:51:31

ginny grin

ginny Mon 20-Feb-17 18:39:02

confused

Norah Mon 20-Feb-17 18:28:28

Maybe I expected too much. I know I don't want to be used by a 7 year old.

I know, just tell her no, I was wondering if I was overlooking something.

Thanks for the responses.

Riverwalk Mon 20-Feb-17 18:27:04

kitty you took the words out of my mouth grin

Was about to suggest new plimsolls would be more suitable!

tanith Mon 20-Feb-17 18:25:11

Also Wicked is very long 2hrs 45mins so you'd probably have to go for a Saturday matinee at 2:30 if you did take them. They also have lots of tour dates for different cities so you may not have to travel to London.

kittylester Mon 20-Feb-17 18:25:09

Buy her some new shoes in stead!l

Ana Mon 20-Feb-17 18:21:41

I agree with you, Riverwalk. Time waster.

Riverwalk Mon 20-Feb-17 18:18:48

You, as her grandmother are on this forum asking for advice as to whether you should take her, yet you expect your very young GD to think before she asked?

I think you're taking the p*ss.

Norah Mon 20-Feb-17 18:17:42

Maybe I'm unreasonable to expect her to be polite. I don't think my GC should lack manners.