I need the average cost for a sweet sixteen for a boy.

I need ideas!!!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!?

• I'm trying to convince my parents to take me & some of my friends to Kalahari for my sweet sixteen. In total (gas & food included) it'll cost $400-$500. I understand that that's a lot of money, but I really want to go. After all, it is my sweet sixteen! I've started to come up with a list of reasons to give my dad (the one who's preventing the party) as to why I should be able to go: 1. I'll only turn 16 once. 2. I haven't had a birthday party in 3 years. The combined cost of all of those parties would be over the cost of this one. 3. I was student of the month for February (a prestigious award at my high school). 4. I've gotten straight As on my report card all through high school. 5. I got all As on all my exams (I was one of only 2 people in my whole grade to do that). 6. It's too late to plan a sweet sixteen party (my birthday is March 19 & the venue is already reserved) 7. A sweet sixteen party will cost a considerable amount, also. 8. My mom has $900 on a visa card that she can use to pay for the party. 9. I'm a nice person. 10. You love me. That's all I've got so far. Basically, I need more ideas. They can be completely cheesy, serious, or somewhere in the middle. Anything goes, really. If you have any alternatives to knock off some of the price, that would be helpful, too. I've had my heart set on this party and I really want to make it happen! Thanks soo much! :)

• Answer:

  Tell them you would want no presents for your birthday, the party would be it.