I have a family of five and we usually never participate in sweepstakes or vacation giveaways because its always for "A family of 4" and not five! Its very aggravating. Why cant they just offer an add-on offer that we could pay for to include the fifth family member?
2006-06-13 06:13:55 · 14 answers · asked by DCM 4 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
Because family of 4 is the marketing target of all promotions...
And Marketing gurus have not yet identify the big potential remaining in the market of bigger families...
2006-06-13 06:16:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really is a mixture of things. The average family size is usually around four. Also, most hotel rooms only accomodate four, so that is what is included in the package. They would either have to provide a suite, a larger room that accomodates five, or offer two rooms to accomodate larger families.
In most cases, you would probably be able to add the extra family member on or add a hotel room on. I would enter the sweepstakes, if you win, then you can worry about the additional person.
2006-06-13 06:21:06 · answer #2 · answered by tech_fanatic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, since the average family is 2 adults and 2 kids, that is four people. If you win the contest, you can usually contact the company that is providing the prize and they can help you get a fifth ticket that you pay for.
2006-06-13 06:16:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a good point and should be brought up to prize companies because they could make some money! I think they look at the size of the average family.
2006-06-13 06:17:03 · answer #4 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually packages come in even numbers. 2 beds, a car for 4 comfortably. BTW, stop being so cheap. If you won for 4, you'd only have to pay for an extra one. Hello....
I won a Las Vegas package for a couple. But I wanted to go with a bunch of guys. So, we just split the difference. Just because you won for 4 does not mean they preclude you from including an extra person. Geez.
2006-06-13 06:17:34 · answer #5 · answered by Batmen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Statistics. According to the number crunchers and poll takers, an average family numbers four.: A mother, a father, a son and a daugther. Course, as with all things, families tend to break that rule regularly.
2006-06-13 06:18:36 · answer #6 · answered by weirdarchives@prodigy.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually I had never thought of that before, but I agree with you. I'm sure they had to come up with a number and four was a good start - but even if you do win something for 4, you can always add the 5th yourself.
2006-06-13 06:50:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's probably an average family size, and you probably could pay for a fifth family member if you won, but you probably won't ever win. I never do.
2006-06-13 06:16:22 · answer #8 · answered by cucumberlarry1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the average family size is usually four. i know it sucks huh? i'm the middle child in a family of five. except my older sister is moved out with her husband and two kids. so i guess it's kinda four family.... oh well
2006-06-13 06:17:15 · answer #9 · answered by ilovecody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the average size of a family is 2.5 children. I guess .5 doesn't count!
2006-06-13 06:15:36 · answer #10 · answered by island3girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋