| The present process is a very interesting process. | | | | out of line about the big things that other people |
| If you go somewhere to have a birthday party like | | | | may feel very strongly about. They call it small talk |
| a bowling alley or a fun center, they will have a party | | | | for a reason and you really should just stick to the |
| host write down the presents each child gives the | | | | things that don't really matter like music, movies and |
| birthday child so the parents can send out thank you | | | | colors. Political views and racist comments should |
| notes. This list also tells the parents who is cheap | | | | come out much later when the friendships have been |
| and who knows what is appropriate in their circle of | | | | solidified. So for now, stick those ho model trains |
| children. Be careful what you get these kids or you | | | | that you bought over by the pile of presents, drink |
| might ruin your kid's life. | | | | no more than two alcoholic drinks, and let your kid |
| It was always easier as a kid. You could run around | | | | bowl and play laser tag without a stress in the world. |
| and eat pizza and drink soda without being | | | | When you go to a birthday party for one of your |
| reprimanded at birthday parties. You did not notice | | | | children's friends, it's always a stressful situation since |
| the moms in the other room talking up a storm | | | | it is like an audition. You have to make sure to act |
| about how to best raise their kids. But if you were | | | | your best because if the other parents don't like you, |
| to notice, there was always that one parent that | | | | your kid becomes the kid that has no friends. They |
| was sitting on the couch because they were being | | | | become avoided like a plague because he or she |
| ignored by the others. They had said something | | | | wasn't raised the correct way. So it might seem like |
| disagreeable and distasteful. It didn't matter that | | | | a simple matter of going to the local large |
| they brought Estes Rockets and did everything else | | | | conglomerate warehouse store and buying a Barbie |
| right; his kid is never going to get invited back. | | | | doll or a set of RC helicopters, but there's a lot more |
| You have to make small talk with all the parents at | | | | to successfully doing your job as a parent. |
| the party, making sure that you do not say anything | | | | |