im 13 too. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

poor baby, i'm so sorry. because all of the kids in third world countries who don't get birthday parties are less important than your parents throwing you a party, but not with the right age.

OH NOES! WHY WHY WHY!?!?!?!?!

I think his point is that her/his father did not know her/his age. The girlfriend got the info from the Dad. I think the Dad should know his kid's age. Hey Mr./Ms. 13, sometimes Dad's don't keep up with that kind of stuff, and they have a hard time remembering how much time has passed.

Most of you are being ridiculous. There are loads of children way younger than 13 who understand what people say on this website and I'm pretty sure they're more mature than most of you. The point is that her own dad did not correct his girlfriend which I think would be the best thing to do. I understand that's it's nice that she cares but it heartbreaking to know that nobody cares enough to know how old you are. And it DOES matter when you are that young. No matter how old you are everybody deserves to have family and friends in their life who actually know how old you are!

it's the thought that counts, you ungrateful little shent! seriously, you'll probably laugh about this at your 14th birthday party, so it's in no way life *******.

People under 18 shouldn't use FML. My dad forgets my age all the time. One time he thought I was seven instead of eight. Whoop-dee-*******-doo. I don't complain about it.

OP, I'm sorry this happened to you. Their intentions were good. It's clear they care about you, but made an error. This year you should resolve to spend more time with your dad and his girlfriend so you can all get to know each other better. If you are unable to spend time with them, at least try to communicate with them more frequently. If you do spend a lot of time with them and have been saying excitedly for the last month "I turn thirteen next month. How do you think things will be different when I'm thirteen?", then I am doubly sorry this happened to you.

yeah i know that's harsh.. but look at it like this, they tried to give you an amazing birthday and that's all that should matter. I turn 21 in a couple of days and i'm getting sod all. and whatever i am getting i've had to go out and buy myself because i wouldnt get otherwise.. just count yourself lucky.

welcome to the teenage years. good news is soon you will start pretending you dont crend things like this will only buff up your angst.