As my parents were ready to sing `` Happy Birthday , '' my mother went outside and invited all of the neighborhood kids who were within listening distance as she called out the invitation . Kids ' party costs are skyrocketing for guests and hosts , Bill Doherty says . Gift bags contain more junk ; kids get overstimulated and hard to manage . Comment: There is pressure to make parties perfect , original and a once-in-a-lifetime experience .
Kids ' party costs are skyrocketing for guests and hosts , Bill Doherty says . Gift bags contain more junk ; kids get overstimulated and hard to manage . Comment: There is pressure to make parties perfect , original and a once-in-a-lifetime experience .