When your teenager tells you they want to have a party (and what teen doesn't at some point?) it pays to put a little extra effort into making it fun for them. The stereotypical teen party usually involves underage drinking (just watch any recent movie comedy targeted at teens) but there are lots of other ways for them to have a good time.

Pre-teens are no longer wanting to play kiddie games but are not yet teenagers. They will not want to play running games yet are not really ready to just hang out. Here are some ideas for your pre-teen party.

Planning a party for a teenager can be a difficult balance of finding something they deem ‘cool’ and something parents feel is safe and appropriate. Teenagers, regardless of how much they want to be adults, are still big kids at heart who love to laugh, act silly, and burn off energy. Inflatable outdoor games are a perfect idea for teen parties.

Celebrating pre-teen birthday parties can be a little bit difficult sometimes. Those ten to twelve year olds are starting to become young adults and are getting perhaps too eager to cast off the signs of childhood. There are still lots of things you can do without getting them too embarrassed.