Say goodbye to pass the parcel: Why children might never play party games again

Parents are putting a pin in pinning the tail on the donkey, and Covid-19 is only partly to blame
Say goodbye to pass the parcel: Why children might never play party games again

One in two parents say blowing out the candles on a cake is not hygienic. Picture: iStock

If you grew up playing party games like pin the tail on the donkey, pass the parcel and musical chairs, you might be surprised to learn that many modern children never shared that experience.

New research from Betty Crocker suggests millennial parents are turning away from classic party traditions in favour of sushi platters, prosecco for parents, and even professional photographers.

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