Alcohol at child's birthday party

[Anonymous]

We went to the birthday party of a newly 5-year-old distant relative of DH. I don’t know DH’s extended family too much, but we’re visiting my in-laws and DH wanted to see his cousins.

It was a big event at their house. Well over 75 people (25-30 kids) Several inflatables (a bounce house and two water slides) and tons of food. There was also alcohol. It wasn’t a kegger but there were IPA’s and craft beers along the sodas in the cooler. Some women had glasses of wine as well but I guess you had to go inside to the kitchen to obtain the wine. I will drink, but not often. I was a little surprised how many adults were opening drinking at what is suppose to be a child’s party. No one seems to get drunk or rowdy thankfully.

Is this the norm in some circles? We weren’t in San Antonio so don’t know if it’s just a southern thing?

[Anonymous]

I live in San Francisco and when we’ve thrown an outdoor party, whether in backyard or at a local park we serve alcohol. At a party place, we don’t.

[Anonymous]

I feel like it's the norm here. I admit I'm not a huge fan, mostly because it seems wild that people can't even enjoy a kids' birthday party without a drink. But it's not like any obvious harm comes from it.

[Anonymous]

I just don’t like the idea of drinking and driving.

[Anonymous]

San Antonio? What does that mean?

Anyway, an afternoon party with lots of family and people probably not in charge of watching young kids? Yes, it would be the norm to offer your guests a variety of things including food and a beer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel like it's the norm here. I admit I'm not a huge fan, mostly because it seems wild that people can't even enjoy a kids' birthday party without a drink. But it's not like any obvious harm comes from it.

I’ve never attended a kids birthday party here (DC area) where anything other than La Croix & organic juice boxes were served.

[Anonymous]

We always serve alcohol at parties at our house- sports team parties, kid’s birthday, etc. DC area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:San Antonio? What does that mean?

Anyway, an afternoon party with lots of family and people probably not in charge of watching young kids? Yes, it would be the norm to offer your guests a variety of things including food and a beer.

San Antonio, Texas

Which makes me think OPs DH is Hispanic?

My DH is Mexican and those kids parties are another level. It was a culture shock at first but now I really enjoy them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just don’t like the idea of drinking and driving.

That’s why family establish a DD.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel like it's the norm here. I admit I'm not a huge fan, mostly because it seems wild that people can't even enjoy a kids' birthday party without a drink. But it's not like any obvious harm comes from it.

I’ve never attended a kids birthday party here (DC area) where anything other than La Croix & organic juice boxes were served.

And I live in NYC where I’ve never been to a kid’s party that didn’t have wine or cocktails.

[Anonymous]

Yes, very much the norm at a party like you described. Sounds fun!

[Anonymous]

I live in DC. We had beer and sparkling wine at DS’s first birthday. He’s turning 21 next month. This is neither weird or something new.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel like it's the norm here. I admit I'm not a huge fan, mostly because it seems wild that people can't even enjoy a kids' birthday party without a drink. But it's not like any obvious harm comes from it.

I’ve never attended a kids birthday party here (DC area) where anything other than La Croix & organic juice boxes were served.

Sorry you have lame friends.

[Anonymous]

There were 40 adults there, not just a “kid’s party.”

I am surprised there weren’t margaritas. I see no issues…no one got drunk. You seem uptight.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just don’t like the idea of drinking and driving.

Not everyone going to a party drives there.