Invite your parents to chaperone. If you parents are nervous about you having a party, invite them to be at the party. They will probably feel a lot more comfortable about a party that they can oversee. If you are old enough where alcohol and drugs is a concern, offer to make sure to tell your friends that there will be no drugs or alcohol at the party. Say something like, “You guys can chaperone the party so you feel more comfortable and to make sure everyone is being safe.”
Discuss the guest list with them. Tell them who and how many people you want to invite. If they are uncomfortable with the guest list, try to come to a compromise. If you want to have a boy-girl party, but they won’t allow it, you can try to convince them to change their mind. Try saying something like, “I have friends who are boys and girls. I want to be able to invite boys so that I can spend time with all my friends on my birthday.” Offer for them to meet guests beforehand so they feel more comfortable.
