We're having a birthday party for our toddler this month. Since there will be adults there along with the kids, what are people's opinions on having alcoholic drinks available for the adults?
2006-09-02 14:57:51 · 31 answers · asked by The ~Muffin~ Man 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Thanks to everyone for their answers...the question arose (between my wife and myself) because we went to parties where it was available. We thought it odd but we just figured that's what folks do these days...that's why we asked the question!
2006-09-02 15:14:39 · update #1
I have never understood the need for alcohol at a childs bd party. Most adults have plenty enough gatheringsof their own, sports related parties, anniversary and adult BD parties, etc that alcoholic beverages would be okay.
This party should be centered on the child and there should be nothing that would take the attention off of him / her - let the adults put their own 'entertainment ' aside for one say and let it be a KIDS party.
2006-09-02 15:07:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
some families experience that that's irrelevant to serve alcohol while toddlers are latest, yet no longer very many. If there have been a ordinary feeling that youngsters might desire to be "risk-free" from the theory adults use beer and wine, then i do no longer think of we would enable it to be offered at supermarkets and convenience shops. If human beings bypass on your party and don't like it, they might continuously get "a social headache" and bypass away early. as long as adults are not transforming into so merry as to ignore themselves and behave in strategies no longer perfect for kin friendly gatherings (foul language to illustrate or finding out on fights) then i do no longer see why those adults would not enjoy responsibly. toddlers will by no ability study to declare "No thank you, i'm utilising," in the event that they do no longer hear adults say it.
2016-11-06 07:45:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's trashy and innapropriate. If it was a party WITH kids and adults I'd say maybe, but since it's specifically FOR a toddler I'd say no way. The adults will be fine with soda and water for a while. Believe it or not it's not impossible to go a few hours without getting hammered.
2006-09-02 16:23:03 · answer #3 · answered by puppyluv92 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you'll remember the classic shortage of hops in my home town of Keswick then you'll understand exactly where i'm coming from with this, so i want you to be totally sympathetic when i tell you that i've always enjoyed a drink. I don't spoil meself. Me n the wife, Mrs Atkins have had a tipple after Sunday roast (infront of the Antiques Roadshow mind) for 23 years now and to this day i cannot honestly sit here and tell you that i'm a worse man because of it. My brother Theo threw himself of a building for Pete's sake purely for a 2 second hit of a pipe containing cracked cocaine. That is where he ended up purely becaue he did not respect the values and me and our mam taught him all his life. Still i will explain exactly why i am the better man and can go to church in happiness, because i understood the very reason that he felt a compassion to go to that allotment for 8 and a half hours each day will the sole objective to guard Mrs Smedhurst's varied range of deeply shaded autumnal vegetables.
2006-09-02 15:05:34 · answer #4 · answered by mattyb553 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It absolutely ridiculous to have alcohol at a CHILD'S birthday party. The party is for the CHILD not for the ADULTS. What would happen, God forbid, a child had access to the alcohol, not all parents are paying 100% attention to their child when intoxicated.
2006-09-02 17:18:16 · answer #5 · answered by Nicole C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol doesn't belong at a toddler's birthday party. Period. If people can't make it through a couple of hours in the afternoon without a drink, they have a real problem!
2006-09-02 17:14:49 · answer #6 · answered by old lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should keep in mind that the adults will be driving the children home after the party. If an accident occurs, do you want that on your conscious? I would advise providing soda, juice, water, and tea...nothing alcoholic. Besides, shouldn't the focus be on your child and NOT on alcohol? Best of luck!
2006-09-02 15:06:45 · answer #7 · answered by Shake S 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Let them eat cake!
If you only have kids drinks for them, maybe the adults will feel like kids and have a fun time.
Let adults take a break from being adults now and then.
Plus, kids learn from their parents. While alcohol in itself isn't bad, lots of people end up getting addicted. Why not show the tiny tots that adults can have fun without alcohol?
Have fun
2006-09-02 15:01:31 · answer #8 · answered by Joy_Brigade 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
that doesnt sound like a good plan. you must remember the ones drinking might be the ones driving the children home. not every crowd has a designated driver-should, but does not. besides, what kind of example would you be setting for the children? think of the well being of the children-mentally and physically. just make it a dry party for everyones safety. blessed be.
2006-09-02 15:06:25 · answer #9 · answered by Ravenfire 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just can't stand it when adults do this! It makes it sound like the party is more for the adults than the child. Serve bottled water, soda, lemonade, tea, etc. Anything but alcohol!
2006-09-02 15:01:45 · answer #10 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋