What age do you give a +1?

knottie7a3c454a617383b0

Of our entire guest list, 17 are children. Most of them are in the 3-10 age range and know each other. There is one 14 year old boy and one 15 year old boy. They have never met. I'm wondering, would it be appropriate to give these boys a plus one? Just a friend to bring along, make the kids feel less awkward. When I went to weddings at that age I could've died of boredom. I never socialized with the other kids, I just sat at the table all night being emo. My fiance thinks they'll magically bond and hang out, but he didn't go to a wedding until he was of legal drinking age so it's not like he's speaking from experience. 

Two more people are fine in our budget, we are under venue capacity. I don't have kids though, is there a glaring problem for their parents that I'm not considering? Is it just a stupid idea altogether? 

Thanks

banana468

I think at these ages if they're not dating it's overkill IMO.  Also, if there are other girls the same ages and from the same circles who are not getting a plus one (example: Does that 15 yo have a 13 yo sister who isn't getting one?) then I would leave it alone.  

MyNameIsNot

I probably wouldn't. I agree that they aren't going to meet each other and become fast friends, but they'll probably hang out with their parents or the younger kids. Or they'll just be on their phones the whole time. 

ei34

I wouldn't bother either.  Kids that age (I work at a high school) will most likely reach for their phones when they're feeling bored.

knottie7a3c454a617383b0

I was thinking they'd each probably bring a friend rather than a girl/boyfriend. They're the only two teenagers, one is an only child and the other has a 6 year old sibling.

I forgot they probably have their own phones though lmao. Shows what I know about kids.