Independent iconIndependentJul 31, 2026

Some parents are demanding guests help in tipping the entertainment at kids’ birthday parties

Driven by elaborate social media trends, the average party costs now top $400, leading a third of parents to go into debt for their child's celebration

Some parents are demanding guests help in tipping the entertainment at kids’ birthday parties

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Driven by elaborate social media trends, the average party costs now top $400, leading a third of parents to go into debt for their child's celebration

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Driven by elaborate social media trends, the average party costs now top $400, leading a third of parents to go into debt for their child's celebration

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