Mimosas at Birthday Party

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'd think nothing of it. After all- a mimosa is champagne watered down with OJ. Not a high alcohol content. ;

Then it doesn’t need to be served.

It’s weird you think the only type of drink “deserving” to be served is one with high alcohol content.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'd think nothing of it. After all- a mimosa is champagne watered down with OJ. Not a high alcohol content. ;

Then it doesn’t need to be served.

It’s weird you think the only type of drink “deserving” to be served is one with high alcohol content.

Sounds like you missed the whole point.

[Anonymous]

I was recently at an all-class late morning bday party. There was some wine and beer and a few parents did have a drink. We didn’t drink but I didn’t think anything of it until reading this thread. Upon reflection, I wouldn’t serve alcohol at an all-class party because of the potential for different cultural/religious/social attitudes towards alcohol, and I would want everyone to feel comfortable. That being said, when alcohol is served at my home, whether or not kids are present, I expect people to drink responsibly. I don’t understand the comments about not drinking when driving kids home. You should NEVER drink to excess when driving, period, for your own safety and the safety of other drivers. It’s not a kid thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was recently at an all-class late morning bday party. There was some wine and beer and a few parents did have a drink. We didn’t drink but I didn’t think anything of it until reading this thread. Upon reflection, I wouldn’t serve alcohol at an all-class party because of the potential for different cultural/religious/social attitudes towards alcohol, and I would want everyone to feel comfortable. That being said, when alcohol is served at my home, whether or not kids are present, I expect people to drink responsibly. I don’t understand the comments about not drinking when driving kids home. You should NEVER drink to excess when driving, period, for your own safety and the safety of other drivers. It’s not a kid thing.

+1

[Anonymous]

No, I would not serve alcohol at a kids bday party. It is tacky and gives the wrong impression. Save it for a more appropriate get-together.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was recently at an all-class late morning bday party. There was some wine and beer and a few parents did have a drink. We didn’t drink but I didn’t think anything of it until reading this thread. Upon reflection, I wouldn’t serve alcohol at an all-class party because of the potential for different cultural/religious/social attitudes towards alcohol, and I would want everyone to feel comfortable. That being said, when alcohol is served at my home, whether or not kids are present, I expect people to drink responsibly. I don’t understand the comments about not drinking when driving kids home. You should NEVER drink to excess when driving, period, for your own safety and the safety of other drivers. It’s not a kid thing.

I agree with your point regarding drinking and driving. It is always a factor and seems unrelated to the presence of children.

However, I disagree with your other comment. I do like the idea of being inclusive, but if you are trying to take into account all different cultural/religious/social attitudes, then you can't serve pork, or even meat, right? I married into a family that doesn't eat pork for religious reasons, but they don't have a problem with other people eating pork; they know they are in the minority. Just have a variety of things to offer.

[Anonymous]

OP, I think it's fine and you can use the reaction to guage which parents you are more likely to click with!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was recently at an all-class late morning bday party. There was some wine and beer and a few parents did have a drink. We didn’t drink but I didn’t think anything of it until reading this thread. Upon reflection, I wouldn’t serve alcohol at an all-class party because of the potential for different cultural/religious/social attitudes towards alcohol, and I would want everyone to feel comfortable. That being said, when alcohol is served at my home, whether or not kids are present, I expect people to drink responsibly. I don’t understand the comments about not drinking when driving kids home. You should NEVER drink to excess when driving, period, for your own safety and the safety of other drivers. It’s not a kid thing.

I agree with your point regarding drinking and driving. It is always a factor and seems unrelated to the presence of children.

However, I disagree with your other comment. I do like the idea of being inclusive, but if you are trying to take into account all different cultural/religious/social attitudes, then you can't serve pork, or even meat, right? I married into a family that doesn't eat pork for religious reasons, but they don't have a problem with other people eating pork; they know they are in the minority. Just have a variety of things to offer.

Children’s events don’t need to have alcohol served to adults.

[Anonymous]

I think it's fine and definitely have more fun at birthday parties with beer/mimosas being served! Your peers need to relax. Agree no one should overdo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I think it's fine and you can use the reaction to guage which parents you are more likely to click with!

Ie: Do you want to click with the unstable lushes or the responsible parents?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it's fine and definitely have more fun at birthday parties with beer/mimosas being served! Your peers need to relax. Agree no one should overdo.

If they are drinking enough alcohol to relax, it’s too much.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was recently at an all-class late morning bday party. There was some wine and beer and a few parents did have a drink. We didn’t drink but I didn’t think anything of it until reading this thread. Upon reflection, I wouldn’t serve alcohol at an all-class party because of the potential for different cultural/religious/social attitudes towards alcohol, and I would want everyone to feel comfortable. That being said, when alcohol is served at my home, whether or not kids are present, I expect people to drink responsibly. I don’t understand the comments about not drinking when driving kids home. You should NEVER drink to excess when driving, period, for your own safety and the safety of other drivers. It’s not a kid thing.

I agree with your point regarding drinking and driving. It is always a factor and seems unrelated to the presence of children.

However, I disagree with your other comment. I do like the idea of being inclusive, but if you are trying to take into account all different cultural/religious/social attitudes, then you can't serve pork, or even meat, right? I married into a family that doesn't eat pork for religious reasons, but they don't have a problem with other people eating pork; they know they are in the minority. Just have a variety of things to offer.

Children’s events don’t need to have alcohol served to adults.

No, they don't need to, but it's a nice touch when they do, IMO.

OP, this wasn't weird at all. My eyebrows would've gone up, but more of a "Yay!" than a "hmmmmm"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was recently at an all-class late morning bday party. There was some wine and beer and a few parents did have a drink. We didn’t drink but I didn’t think anything of it until reading this thread. Upon reflection, I wouldn’t serve alcohol at an all-class party because of the potential for different cultural/religious/social attitudes towards alcohol, and I would want everyone to feel comfortable. That being said, when alcohol is served at my home, whether or not kids are present, I expect people to drink responsibly. I don’t understand the comments about not drinking when driving kids home. You should NEVER drink to excess when driving, period, for your own safety and the safety of other drivers. It’s not a kid thing.

I agree with your point regarding drinking and driving. It is always a factor and seems unrelated to the presence of children.

However, I disagree with your other comment. I do like the idea of being inclusive, but if you are trying to take into account all different cultural/religious/social attitudes, then you can't serve pork, or even meat, right? I married into a family that doesn't eat pork for religious reasons, but they don't have a problem with other people eating pork; they know they are in the minority. Just have a variety of things to offer.

I hear you. We actually don’t serve pork when we host Muslim families because it’s easy to make something else. I do my best to make people feel included but I’m sure I may inadvertently miss things. I still think I wouldn’t serve alcohol at a morning kids party but like I said, I recently saw this happen and didn’t think anything of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was recently at an all-class late morning bday party. There was some wine and beer and a few parents did have a drink. We didn’t drink but I didn’t think anything of it until reading this thread. Upon reflection, I wouldn’t serve alcohol at an all-class party because of the potential for different cultural/religious/social attitudes towards alcohol, and I would want everyone to feel comfortable. That being said, when alcohol is served at my home, whether or not kids are present, I expect people to drink responsibly. I don’t understand the comments about not drinking when driving kids home. You should NEVER drink to excess when driving, period, for your own safety and the safety of other drivers. It’s not a kid thing.

I agree with your point regarding drinking and driving. It is always a factor and seems unrelated to the presence of children.

However, I disagree with your other comment. I do like the idea of being inclusive, but if you are trying to take into account all different cultural/religious/social attitudes, then you can't serve pork, or even meat, right? I married into a family that doesn't eat pork for religious reasons, but they don't have a problem with other people eating pork; they know they are in the minority. Just have a variety of things to offer.

Children’s events don’t need to have alcohol served to adults.

I mean, alcohol never NEEDS to be served. But a hosts' job is to make sure everyone they've invited into their home has a good time. It may be a child's party but adults are still present. As long as alcohol isn't the only option for adults--because yes, that would be very weird--an optional light drink seems perfectly fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was recently at an all-class late morning bday party. There was some wine and beer and a few parents did have a drink. We didn’t drink but I didn’t think anything of it until reading this thread. Upon reflection, I wouldn’t serve alcohol at an all-class party because of the potential for different cultural/religious/social attitudes towards alcohol, and I would want everyone to feel comfortable. That being said, when alcohol is served at my home, whether or not kids are present, I expect people to drink responsibly. I don’t understand the comments about not drinking when driving kids home. You should NEVER drink to excess when driving, period, for your own safety and the safety of other drivers. It’s not a kid thing.

I agree with your point regarding drinking and driving. It is always a factor and seems unrelated to the presence of children.

However, I disagree with your other comment. I do like the idea of being inclusive, but if you are trying to take into account all different cultural/religious/social attitudes, then you can't serve pork, or even meat, right? I married into a family that doesn't eat pork for religious reasons, but they don't have a problem with other people eating pork; they know they are in the minority. Just have a variety of things to offer.

Children’s events don’t need to have alcohol served to adults.

No, they don't need to, but it's a nice touch when they do, IMO.

OP, this wasn't weird at all. My eyebrows would've gone up, but more of a "Yay!" than a "hmmmmm"

It’s also a nice touch if they don’t have alcohol served. There are many other options.