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Parents feel pressure as kids' parties now cost 拢520 on average
What do you do for a child鈥檚 birthday party? A few rounds of pass the parcel? Musical statues? Perhaps a piece of cake for guests to take home?
It seems those days are fading.
New figures suggest the average cost of a child鈥檚 birthday party is now around 拢520.
Parents are feeling the pressure to put on a memorable event for their children.
Tammy Gooding spoke to parents about what they do for parties, if they feel this pressure, and how much they鈥檙e willing to spend.
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