Our teens not so sweet on OTT birthday parties

Series like ‘My Super Sweet 16’ make good TV, but they don’t sway Irish kids’ birthday expectations, says Áilín Quinlan

THINK My Super Sweet 16, think crippling excess, think a $67,000 (€48,000) Lexus for a tantrum-throwing teenager, think celebrity DJs, and opulent coming-of-age parties.

But before you spiral into panic attack mode over your teen’s upcoming birthday bash, take a chill pill.