7 yr old boys and disco party?

[mamamary]

I can only say that when my son was 7 he would have hated that idea. Just being honest.

 

[okeydokey]

My son and his friends would not like this at all. My 11 year old daughter would LOVE it.

 

[tlens]

Never in a million years would my kids (boy and girl)enjoy that party. The boy would never live it down.

 

[bookgirl]

I am planning to throw a mini-new yrs party for my son and a few of his friends. I have a friend who is trying to get a party planning business off the ground, and she wants to throw a disco dance party for us. for those of you with 7 yr old boys, would a group of 7 yr old boys enjoy a disco dance party with games, dance contests, prizes, etc?

thanks!

Um nope, at least the twins would have died if we had thrown them a party like that. Now hip hop dance might work with some boys, but that would be pretty specific. You'd be better off with cake and party games.


and just for the record, the boys were raised in some non gender specific ways, they wanted doll carriages for their stuff animals we bought them carriages, when they were seven thier favorite gift, an easy bake oven, they took dance class, one of them at nine is a huge fan of jonas brothers, naked brothers band, and high school musical, but his first love in Basketball and sports. The other loves art (and now cooks in the big stove) but wouldn't dance if you paid him. They are not being stifled by gender rigid parents. They are normal little boys who are not into 70's kiche not many boys or girls are. They would like the disco ball, but not the dance contests and stuff.

 

[marshallandcartersmo]

I have a 7 y/o boy now and without a doubt he would NOT like a disco party.

 

[Uncle Remus]

Ya mean this disco?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0vrsxg0naA

 

[Crystal0608]

My ds is 7 and I don't think his friends or him would dance to disco music, probably just hip hop or newer music. Hip hop, rock (spec Kid Rock), Camp Rock, & HSM3 was some of the music requested from the dj at his bday party yesterday by boys. We DID have a huge disco ball though!

My dd 8 & her friends probably would if there was dance instruction showing them how to do it, they usually listen to hip hop, rock, Camp Rock, Jonas Bros, HSM, Taylor Swift & Hannah/Miley. I would probably ask your ds if thats something he would like or let him give you some suggestions if he does want music.

 

[tchrchgo]

yikes- the way people snapped my head off you'd think I asked if the boys would want an Avon party!

ok, ok, I get it, no disco party!

 

[akhenaten]

yikes- the way people snapped my head off you'd think I asked if the boys would want an Avon party!

ok, ok, I get it, no disco party!

I haven't read all...but i have read many responses and I did not see any "snapping" ..I only saw folks giving their opinion....
It many have been a different opinion than you expected or wanted...

 

[bookgirl]

yikes- the way people snapped my head off you'd think I asked if the boys would want an Avon party!

ok, ok, I get it, no disco party!

I haven't read all...but i have read many responses and I did not see any "snapping" ..I only saw folks giving their opinion....
It many have been a different opinion than you expected or wanted...

I actually don't think people were snapping at the OP it was the poster who made the comment questioning the way children were being raised who wouldn't like a disco party. Sorry OP you got caught in the backlash. At least that is who I was refering to but it was the OP that was quoted in my post.

 

[bookgirl]

Hell yes! At least my nephew and his friends would enjoy it. They just love playing 'freeze dance', and games etc. He is 8 now and would enjoy it, let alone a few years ago.

For his 8th birthday party he had many elements of Hannah Montana incorporated into his party, paper plates, cups, music, etc. And not one of his friends thought it was odd. He has a huge crush on her, as do many of his friends. They also had a survival obstacle course outside along with other fun stuff.

I can't believe some of these other answers, I fear that many kids aren't allowed just to be kids and enjoy themselves.

Here it is. That last line was a little offensive to some and we responded. Again sorry tchrchgo.

 

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Don't think a bunch of 7 year old boys would like that. How about a cowboy themed party, A la Parenthood or a Star Wars themed (my son had one at 8,, he was really cool with his friends after that!)


I also think of movies like Boogie Nights when you talk about disco.

disco sort of embodies all the rather, umm, more relaxed attitudes that were transpiring during that time towards alcohol, drugs, and sex.

 

[Papa Deuce]

OK, I DJ lots of kids parties. Boys don't really "dance", per say, usually at this age if in small groups. And they aren't likely to "dance" unless other kids are dancing, and this means girls, usually, who dance a LOT!

Will they know what "disco" is? Some will know a song or 2. I once had a 6 year old girl whose party I DJ'd. She new lots of real disco because her mom was a disco nut.

That all said, kids will dance fairly easily in larger groups if you play the right songs for them.

If anybody wants to get an idea of what those songs might be, send me a PM.... I don't want to be accused of advertising.

 

[disneyjunkie]

I think it depends on what the kids are accustomed to. My students (kindergarten) expect us to have music when we have parties.

Why? Because that's the norm at home. For them a party isn't complete without food, games, music and dancing.

For the most parts the boys dance (or just jump around ) together in a circle and the girls dance together. However, as soon as they hear salsa, they pair up , boy/girl.

OP, I say have the party. I would invite girls and I opt for a different type of music. Go with music you know the kids enjoy. My kids love R&B, Hip Hop, Salsa and Raggae.


Have fun.

 

[Gagirl69]

I have to agree with the majority. My son is 7. There is no way he would think a disco party is fun. Now, tell him we're having a Bakugan party...he'd be loving that.

 

[HunnyPots]

My son is now 17 and unless things have changed tremendously in the last ten years, I just can't see little boys getting into a disco or dance party of any kind! Never would have thought of that in a million years!

 

[tasha99]

I could see a tween or teen girl thinking a disco party was a great idea (my daughter would love it, and I'm sure she and her friends would get into their retro costumes). A 7 year old boy, not so much.

 

[Stacerita]

My nephew just turned 8, and no way would he want a disco party. Its a cute idea for adults. Maybe even some teens who "get" disco. But I don't think it would be for little boys.

 

[DISUNC]

I am planning to throw a mini-new yrs party for my son and a few of his friends. I have a friend who is trying to get a party planning business off the ground, and she wants to throw a disco dance party for us. for those of you with 7 yr old boys, would a group of 7 yr old boys enjoy a disco dance party with games, dance contests, prizes, etc?

thanks!

1) WHY would someone who is trying to start a new business, even suggest a Disco Party for 7 year old boys??????
There HAS to be 1000 more better "themes."

Is Disco back?
Do 7 year olds in 2008 want to be Danny Terrio?

2) Did you ask your son if he liked the idea?

I just dont see any type of dancing at a 7 year old Boys BD party as being a hit!

 

[RickinNYC]

Unless you know for certain that your son AND his friends would enjoy it, don't do it. I think it's a bad, bad, bad idea. When I was 7, I was the average little snot nosed boy that was usually covered in dirt, playing war, and rolling on the ground. I don't think much has changed in the past 35 years.

I'm honestly kind of surprised that your friend who is trying to start a party planning business, would suggest such a thing. For little girls, sure. Little boys, nope. She should know better than that. Wierd. Then again, only you know your son. If you know he'd like it, go for it.