2007-11-02 05:04:06 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I would say no and it wouldn't really look good for whomever the active duty service member is. The ball is for adult Marines and their adult guests. A 10 month old should be home with a sitter sleeping not cruising the ball probably not very happy since it will be way past bed time. I have twin 13 month boys and I would never dream of taking them to any command functions that were not family oriented like command picnics and holiday family parties. You do love your baby, but the other adults want to enjoy this adult event minus the drama a 10 month can bring to any event/
2007-11-02 05:21:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
No...it's an adult event and you may make some people angry by bringing your baby. Plus...it's a night for you and your husband you know? Go have some fun! You deserve it! I don't know if its your first child or not, but I know letting somebody else watch your child for the first time is a little gut wrenching. It will give you and your husband some alone time though...and give you some time to miss your little one!
The catty dramatic marine wives will be talking about you and your husband for a few weeks if you end up bringing him....so be prepared for that.
It's best to find a babysitter. Lejeuneyardsales.com has reliable people..I don't know where you are stationed though. I believe Pendleton has a similar site. Good luck! I hope you have fun at the ball!
2007-11-02 05:13:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
No. It's a ball....Hence the name. It means For Adults Only. It's meant to be a night out for spouses and marines....I'm not sure if the Marines have an FRG like the Army, but if you do, talk to them about childcare. Most of the time whoever is throwing the ball will have some sort of childcare provided for the kids.
Go out and enjoy and evening sans kids!!
2007-11-02 05:41:10 · answer #3 · answered by saxcat00 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Please don't. Get a babysitter.
The Ball is one of the Corps' most honored gatherings, and people look forward to it all year. Don't wreck it for people by bringing a baby who *WILL* cry at some inopportune moment. Everyone else there will have obtained childcare out of consideration for others...you should too.
MSgt, USAF (Retired)
Wishing the Corps an early happy birthday
2007-11-02 10:53:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say no. The ball is long, with many speeches, toasts and then dancing and music. There will be times where a baby crying would be disrespectful to the speaker or when the noise level would be too overwhelming. Also, tables, decoration and menu will not be kid safe or friendly...your child would have to spend the evening in a stroller, which you would have to try an squeeze inbetween tables and would block the path and access for servers. Find a sitter for your baby and spend an evening with your spouse.
2007-11-02 05:38:51 · answer #5 · answered by Annie 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Would you take your baby to prom? The Marine ball is kind of like that but with adults. You want to find a nice babysitter...you may find one through your friends.
2007-11-02 09:47:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, and why would you want to bring a baby to the Ball???? It 's an adult even in which alcohol is served. Very very inappropriate to bring a child to. Children are not allowed to attend at all.
2007-11-02 05:34:24 · answer #7 · answered by USMCgrlandMommy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
it is inappropriate to bring an infant to a formal event like that. There is a lot of ceremony that goes on, and a fussing baby is disrespectful to the solemnity of the occasion. Plus, how can you enjoy yourself if you are holding a baby the whole night? using a stroller is just tacky.
get a babysitter and leave the kid at home.
2007-11-02 06:01:16 · answer #8 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, its an adult event. If the event is being held in a hotel ballroom, a lot of times they'll have childcare for a nominal fee.
2007-11-02 05:10:47 · answer #9 · answered by Denise S 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to bring a child to an adult event?
Typically, unless the invite says, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and family, on you and Mr. Smith are invited, not your children.
2007-11-02 05:07:10 · answer #10 · answered by sahel578 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋