Research shows that the average parent spends £150 on a child’s birthday party. Is that too much?

Mar 19 2008 by David James, South Wales Echo

“It’s disgusting. It’s just a birthday party. Fun used to be just fun. You had some friends round and that was it.”

Martin Roberts, 54, from Creigiau.

“That is a bit over the top. We just used to play very childish party games. But a wedding costs £20,000 these days.”

Cantonian High student Abigail Taylor, 18, from Tongwynlais.

“It’s a lot of money. I think that will change though with everything that is happening in the money markets. I think it will go back to the way it used to be.”

Retired grandad Ralph Williams, 69, of Gelligaer.

“I was never much of a party person. I always had home parties except when we were on holiday in France. It does sound a lot of money.”

Student Aaron Watts, 20, from High Meadow, Abercarn.

“It’s a long time since I organised a children’s party, and I certainly never paid that! I think £150 is too much. They all go to places like Jungle Jacks. I could never have afforded to do that.”

Beryl Surringer, 74, a great grandmother from Porthcawl.