How to Have a Boy's Coming of Age Party
No matter the culture, boys in today's society need some way to mark the transition from childhood to manhood. Although prominent in the Jewish culture, coming of age parties are less common in other groups. Acknowledging this special time in a boy's life will go a long way to making him see himself as a man and ready to take on more responsibilities. Read on to learn how to have a boy's coming of age party.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Think about a special place where your son likes to go, or has always wished to go, and make reservations as close to his actual birthday as possible. Perhaps a particular restaurant or event might be meaningful.
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Allow your son to invite one or two of his closest friends.
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Invite your son's grandfathers if they are still living and any other men that are important in your son's life. Include uncles, other family members, scout leaders, ministers or other people of influence to your son.
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Write letters to the important men in your son's life and ask them to write letters to him about what it means to be a man. Get these requests out long before the actual date of the party so you have time to receive them.
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Assemble the letters in a leather bound scrapbook that can be a permanent keepsake for your son and give this to him as one of his gifts.
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Purchase one meaningful gift to give your son along with his book of letters. A new watch, ring or other piece of gold jewelry is a great symbol of adulthood.
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Prepare a few words to say to mark the special occasion before you give your son his gifts. He will always remember the wise words you give him on this very special evening.
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Tips & Warnings
Make your son and his friend or friends dress up for the evening. You need to make this special night very important and different from just a normal birthday.
Developing a relationship with your son so that he will appreciate and remember this kind of celebration starts long before he turns 13.
Don't forget to include a special letter from "Mom" in your son's collection. Don't add it to the book, but give it to him separately. His book should be saved for the special men in his life.
