Excluding your parents from your holiday plans is hurtful.
Jack is hosting a Christmas party at his house and his parents are in town for the weekend.
Jack wants the party to be a hit and not awkward.
Jack invites his parents to the party, knowing that would like to go and probably wouldn't stay they whole time.
Jack does not invite his parents because they can be embarrassing, and he does not want to see them.
Jack's parents come to the party and everyone has a fun time.
Jack's parents are upset and have hurt feelings, and they now spend the night alone.