Wow. Seriously? My daughter is turning one in less than a month so I have no experience in kids birthday parties. I had no idea that the goody bags were such a big deal. When I was younger it was just little cheap plastic toys and some candy. I never really thought about it. I definitely won't be giving into the goody bag craziness when my daughter gets older. Birthdays should be about family and friends. You shouldn't have to be bribed to go. Yikes. What is this world coming to.