Do you think it's appropriate to take children to an alcohol centered event, even if they allow all ages?

[FutureDisneyEventPlanner]

For example, a wine tasting, beer fest, etc. An event where the main purpose is to drink.

 

[dish rag]

No.

 

[soccerdad72]

Those two examples? No, not unless there is something they could do as well.

 

[HelsBels16]

No. Wrong for the kids. Wrong for the other adults attending.
So many choices for children; adult events should be treated as such.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Depends on the level of drunkenness expected (and sober transportation, of course!) - I wouldn't want little ones observing an out-of control event, but I guess something like touring a winery (if they weren't terribly bored by it) would be OK.

I don't have a problem with children seeing adults having a drink, but I don't think we should set the example of drinking to get drunk.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

Sure, as long as they have entertainment and people are drinking responsibly.

 

[tileman]

No

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Maybe. Took my kids to a brewery tour, which including a free tasting.

 

[FutureDisneyEventPlanner]

Depends on the level of drunkenness expected (and sober transportation, of course!) - I wouldn't want little ones observing an out-of control event, but I guess something like touring a winery (if they weren't terribly bored by it) would be OK.

I don't have a problem with children seeing adults having a drink, but I don't think we should set the example of drinking to get drunk.

I don't agree or disagree, I'm trying to remain neutral. But if the intent of the event is to drink, and a person there without kids get tipsy or even drunk, would that be an issue?

 

[CaptainJack4077913]

With the examples listed, absolutely not.

 

[FutureDisneyEventPlanner]

Sure, as long as they have entertainment and people are drinking responsibly.

What if it was something like a wine tasting or a class to learn about beers, where that's the only thing going on, no entertainment? Would that be okay?

I say this to find out what people think, I'm not taking a side either way

 

[soccerdad72]

Depends on the level of drunkenness expected (and sober transportation, of course!)

What if the kid is your sober transportation?

 

[RedAngie]

More than a few times, on a Saturday afternoon while my mother was shopping or went to the beauty salon, my father would take me to the corner bar. I'd sit and have a soda and watch TV while he had a few beers.

And on several occasions my mother would send me there to tell my father it was time to come home.

 

[soccerdad72]

What if it was something like a wine tasting or a class to learn about beers, where that's the only thing going on, no entertainment? Would that be okay?

Okay? I suppose. Boring as all hell for the kid however

 

[yoopermom]

I grew up in WI, raised our son in da U.P., and both places are like the line in "Sweet Home Alabama", "A baby....in the bar....". Lots of children in bars playing video games, having fish fry, etc. Not saying it's right, just saying it's not unusual.....

Terri

 

[BuckeyeBama]

What if it was something like a wine tasting or a class to learn about beers, where that's the only thing going on, no entertainment? Would that be okay?

I say this to find out what people think, I'm not taking a side either way

I wouldn't do it because I wouldn't ignore my kids while I participated, but I wouldn't tell someone else how to parent.

 

[FutureDisneyEventPlanner]

I grew up in WI, raised our son in da U.P., and both places are like the line in "Sweet Home Alabama", "A baby....in the bar....". Lots of children in bars playing video games, having fish fry, etc. Not saying it's right, just saying it's not unusual.....

Terri

I didn't include a bar in my post because I know lots of people do this. I specifically reference alcohol centered events because it's something you, and those around you, are specifically paying to go do.

 

[msjprincess]

It depends.

 

[meremac]

I think it totally depends on the circumstances and the kids. We did a 10-night California Coast road trip last summer. We stopped to taste a few wines at a warehouse one day and then at a winery on one other day (we wanted to buy a few bottles for the rest of our trip and we wanted to taste what we were buying first). In total, I'd say it took about 2.5 hours. Our kids were 11 & 13 at the time, so definitely old enough to occupy themselves with books and devices. Nobody batted an eye, and we felt completely comfortable with them there.

Edit: Just wanted to add that I would personally never be judgmental of someone who brought their kids to something like that...as long as the kids were occupied and weren't ruining my experience by screaming/running around/etc.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

I think it totally depends on the circumstances and the kids. We did a 10-night California Coast road trip last summer. We stopped to taste a few wines at a warehouse one day and then at a winery on one other day (we wanted to buy a few bottles for the rest of our trip and we wanted to taste what we were buying first). In total, I'd say it took about 2.5 hours. Our kids were 11 & 13 at the time, so definitely old enough to occupy themselves with books and devices. Nobody batted an eye, and we felt completely comfortable with them there.

Good point - age of the kids is a huge consideration. With smart phones and such, kids have many entertainment options that do not require constant supervision.