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What is the big hype over 'sweet 16' parties?

Asked by lex_icon about 1 year ago, 11 answers.

I've been seeing this trend (mainly in the US) with girls getting really hyped up about turning 16. I've seen discussions about it here, and been appalled by the tantrums thrown by spoiled, bratty teens on MTV's Sweet 16 show. While I understand that...

the age of consent in most states is 16, I can't see this as a reason to throw a horrendously expensive and elaborate party. I can understand 18 (legal drinking age where I'm from) and 21 (being considered an adult in society) as age milestones, but turning 16 seems like such a non-event. So, my question is, what is it about turning 16 that warrants such a big fuss?

Answered by funadvice on Nov 02, 2008, 03:40PM
53985 answers

Your old you wouldnt understand.

If girls want to spends millions of dollars let it be your not paying

Its THEIR dream come true.

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Answered by megster on Nov 02, 2008, 02:48PM
178 answers

Well 16 is the age where girls feel like they have more freedom. Its kind of like having more options, as in, driving, getting a job, etc.

On the MTV show sweet sixteen, most of those girls arent that bratty. My cousin was on an episode, and they script a lot of the things aired.

I hoped I helped happy

Answered by winryrockbell14 on Nov 02, 2008, 02:54PM
75 answers

More freedom!

Answered by blerggher on Nov 02, 2008, 02:54PM
1068 answers

girls love their own birthday

Answered by imprettycool0 on Nov 02, 2008, 03:31PM
1182 answers

I agree! I've watched MTV's Sweet 16 - its so stupid. I'd be embarrassed to throw little fits like that. Its so pathetic. I'm 15, which means my sweet 16 is coming up. I'm not real excited about it. Its just another day.

Answered by captainassassin on Nov 02, 2008, 03:52PM
6184 answers

hmm... they're not much of a dreamer.

Oh Lexi... there's an MTV show called ''My Super Sweet 16'' ...look for it on YouTube. It will quite literally make you vomit.

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Answered by trisarahtops on Nov 02, 2008, 04:25PM
603 answers

It's not just girls though, there are guys on that show too.
But, I agree. It is stupid.

Your old, you wouldn't understand.
What?
I'm sixteen, and I understand that there are more important things than throwing a party for ONE night, with some people from my school, and maybe some that I don't even know. And paying thousands of dollars for it.

Spoiled brats is what they are.

Answered by mysterywolf on Nov 02, 2008, 08:59PM
2667 answers

Your old, you wouldn't understand.

LOL Lex is 22, how is that considered old? She may be older than you, but definitely not old. If she's 'old', you are a mere fetus. It's only been 6 years since Lex was 16, so her point of views are not that ancient!

Answered by lex_icon on Nov 03, 2008, 01:14AM
1575 answers

Your old, you wouldnt understand

Yeah- I'm so old... oh to be young and narcissistic again...

Answered by butterfly_kiss3z on Nov 06, 2008, 11:21AM
1307 answers

I have no clue really, except that I've learned that it's a right of passage (mainly to latin/spanish girls) - because they're seen as adults and are allowed to leave home and get married!! - I didn't have a HUGE a55 sweet 16... actually... my sweet 16 was a dissaster! - my friends (2) tried to shoplift me a present! - and they got caught! it sucked!! but yeaaa... I have no idea why some girls make it so big, like the girls showed on MTV's Sweet 16!! I rather save my money on somrthing else! - prom perhaps?

Answered by igo_hard on Dec 07, 2008, 05:06PM
195 answers

sixteen is a big party of a teenagers life .

you get your licensed or how ever you spell it .

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