Mimosas at Birthday Party

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Anonymous wrote: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.

It's hardly tacky just because you don't like it. It's very common in some places that are clearly different than whatever bumf@ck place you come from.

I think those who drink at children't parties are the people from "bumf*ck" city. You just proved how low class and tacky you are. Congrats!

Obviously not, since every self-identified NYCer on this thread has chimed in to say that drinking and kids' parties are de rigueur. But maybe in Burke, or Vienna, or whatever cute little "bumf*ck" place you live in it's not common.

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Anonymous wrote:I would appreciate mimosas at a kid's party! Some people are judgmental about alcohol being anywhere in the vicinity of kids though.

I think it's more judgement about serving alcohol to people who you know are driving away from your home with children in their car.

OP here--maybe this is it. The party started at 11am and went to 1:30pm, so with all our snacks and pizza, I just associated that with brunch time where plenty of people may have a mimosa over brunch and be fine to drive. But sounds like some folks, going off this thread, have different standards. Totally get it, to each their own. But good to know from other responses I wasn't acting completely nutso.

Thanks all!

OP, we have always served wine coolers, mimosas and beer for parent for all of our kids birthdays. we also welcome parents and siblings and serve food for everyone. Our guestlist is very diverse and represent people from around the world. If it matters - we are UMC legal non-White immigrants in white collar jobs.

In my circles, serving grown-up drinks at birthday parties is very normal.

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Anonymous wrote: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.

It's hardly tacky just because you don't like it. Most It's very common in some places that are clearly different than whatever bumf@ck place you come from.

A child's birthday party is not appropriate To serving alcohol. Most birthday parties are two hours and if an adult cannot go two hours without an alcoholic drink then you have a major problem.

Putting up with you and your snowflake requires copious amounts of alcohol.

Then don't invite us, chief Your parties are super lame anyway

We don’t invite uglies anyways

Ha the real uglies are the drunks like you. And remember ugly people hurl childish insults. You won't live as long so there's that.

You should probably relax and have a drink. Would probably make you a kinder more tolerable person because angry, high strung, and petty isn't a good look. You might live longer and enjoy life more.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:I would appreciate mimosas at a kid's party! Some people are judgmental about alcohol being anywhere in the vicinity of kids though.

I think it's more judgement about serving alcohol to people who you know are driving away from your home with children in their car.

OP here--maybe this is it. The party started at 11am and went to 1:30pm, so with all our snacks and pizza, I just associated that with brunch time where plenty of people may have a mimosa over brunch and be fine to drive. But sounds like some folks, going off this thread, have different standards. Totally get it, to each their own. But good to know from other responses I wasn't acting completely nutso.

Thanks all!

OP, we have always served wine coolers, mimosas and beer for parent for all of our kids birthdays. we also welcome parents and siblings and serve food for everyone. Our guestlist is very diverse and represent people from around the world. If it matters - we are UMC legal non-White immigrants in white collar jobs.

In my circles, serving grown-up drinks at birthday parties is very normal.

Well thank god you’re legal

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Wow, this thread got really nasty!

OP, I think it's a nice gesture. We walk to school and can usually walk or bike to most classmates' homes (public school), so if I was on foot I'd love a mimosa. If I was driving I wouldn't, but my DH would happily grab a beer and be fine to drive after one beer and some pizza.

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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.

Right, I expect people to be responsible whether they are driving kids or not.

Having access to alcohol doesn't mean anyone has to drink it.

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Anonymous wrote:Literally every home or park birthday party that I attend has some sort of booze for the parents. It's what makes 25 screaming elementary school children tolerable. Anyone who gave me attitude for this would be crossed off the list for future parties. Our lifestyles just won't mesh well, so no point in spending time with them.

This x 100

Who cares if you offend some people. You'll never make everyone happy.

Do what you want. Majority of people would agree with your decision to serve mimosas.

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sheesh people need to mind their own business.

Why would anyone care if alcohol is served at someone else's home!?

These threads make me realize how I am glad to keep my social circle tight.

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OP again, because I couldn’t help myself. Looked at the main page and…WE’RE FAMOUS!

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/weblog/update040323

Everyone pour yourself a mimosa! Or not!

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My kids started out at a charter school in DC where it was definitely a no alcohol crowd (we too served beer and wine at a weekend afternoon birthday party where we invited the whole class - but seemed to be in the definite minority doing that) and after we moved to an upper northwest school... the liquor flows like water. Who'da guessed? Find your tribe

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote: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.

It's hardly tacky just because you don't like it. Most It's very common in some places that are clearly different than whatever bumf@ck place you come from.

A child's birthday party is not appropriate To serving alcohol. Most birthday parties are two hours and if an adult cannot go two hours without an alcoholic drink then you have a major problem.

Putting up with you and your snowflake requires copious amounts of alcohol.

Then don't invite us, chief Your parties are super lame anyway

We don’t invite uglies anyways

Are you guy’s really parents? We wonder why so many kids are bullied in schools. Wtf

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Anonymous wrote:I would appreciate mimosas at a kid's party! Some people are judgmental about alcohol being anywhere in the vicinity of kids though.

I think it's more judgement about serving alcohol to people who you know are driving away from your home with children in their car.

Where did OP say anything about driving? Why would you assume they would be driving?

Dp. Because everyone drinks and drives. I was at a kid’s birthday party yesterday and every single adult (except me) had a drink in their hands. I would bet a lot of money I wasn’t the only one driving.

You are extremist if you refuse to drive after just one drink

Not pp but that's a good line in the sand when we're modeling things for kids. In kindergarten don't care but the older kids definitely notice and then roll their eyes when you tell them not to get in a car with anyone who is drinking.

Well, kids should never be drinking so of course teens shouldn't be getting in cars with teens who have been drinking. Adults are different when they are over 21.

Why on earth would you want to consume alcohol and then drive with a child in the car? I understand having one drink and driving when it’s just you, but you have a problem if you drink and drive with children in the car. I’m not talking sips of your husbands beer or a half glass of wine. This happens regularly that people drink and drive with their kids and I find it baffling.

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Anonymous wrote:I would appreciate mimosas at a kid's party! Some people are judgmental about alcohol being anywhere in the vicinity of kids though.

I think it's more judgement about serving alcohol to people who you know are driving away from your home with children in their car.

Where did OP say anything about driving? Why would you assume they would be driving?

Dp. Because everyone drinks and drives. I was at a kid’s birthday party yesterday and every single adult (except me) had a drink in their hands. I would bet a lot of money I wasn’t the only one driving.

You are extremist if you refuse to drive after just one drink

Not pp but that's a good line in the sand when we're modeling things for kids. In kindergarten don't care but the older kids definitely notice and then roll their eyes when you tell them not to get in a car with anyone who is drinking.

Well, kids should never be drinking so of course teens shouldn't be getting in cars with teens who have been drinking. Adults are different when they are over 21.

Why on earth would you want to consume alcohol and then drive with a child in the car? I understand having one drink and driving when it’s just you, but you have a problem if you drink and drive with children in the car. I’m not talking sips of your husbands beer or a half glass of wine. This happens regularly that people drink and drive with their kids and I find it baffling.

Having a splash of champagne with juice while consuming food at a party poses no problem whatsoever. That's what this is about. It's not a rager at 11 in the morning. Why are you talking about getting wasted when no one else is?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would appreciate mimosas at a kid's party! Some people are judgmental about alcohol being anywhere in the vicinity of kids though.

I think it's more judgement about serving alcohol to people who you know are driving away from your home with children in their car.

Where did OP say anything about driving? Why would you assume they would be driving?

Dp. Because everyone drinks and drives. I was at a kid’s birthday party yesterday and every single adult (except me) had a drink in their hands. I would bet a lot of money I wasn’t the only one driving.

You are extremist if you refuse to drive after just one drink

Not pp but that's a good line in the sand when we're modeling things for kids. In kindergarten don't care but the older kids definitely notice and then roll their eyes when you tell them not to get in a car with anyone who is drinking.

Well, kids should never be drinking so of course teens shouldn't be getting in cars with teens who have been drinking. Adults are different when they are over 21.

Why on earth would you want to consume alcohol and then drive with a child in the car? I understand having one drink and driving when it’s just you, but you have a problem if you drink and drive with children in the car. I’m not talking sips of your husbands beer or a half glass of wine. This happens regularly that people drink and drive with their kids and I find it baffling.

Having a splash of champagne with juice while consuming food at a party poses no problem whatsoever. That's what this is about. It's not a rager at 11 in the morning. Why are you talking about getting wasted when no one else is?

Did you read the quotes? Or just wanted to defend drinking and driving with kids in the car?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would appreciate mimosas at a kid's party! Some people are judgmental about alcohol being anywhere in the vicinity of kids though.

I think it's more judgement about serving alcohol to people who you know are driving away from your home with children in their car.

Where did OP say anything about driving? Why would you assume they would be driving?

Dp. Because everyone drinks and drives. I was at a kid’s birthday party yesterday and every single adult (except me) had a drink in their hands. I would bet a lot of money I wasn’t the only one driving.

You are extremist if you refuse to drive after just one drink

Not pp but that's a good line in the sand when we're modeling things for kids. In kindergarten don't care but the older kids definitely notice and then roll their eyes when you tell them not to get in a car with anyone who is drinking.

Well, kids should never be drinking so of course teens shouldn't be getting in cars with teens who have been drinking. Adults are different when they are over 21.

Why on earth would you want to consume alcohol and then drive with a child in the car? I understand having one drink and driving when it’s just you, but you have a problem if you drink and drive with children in the car. I’m not talking sips of your husbands beer or a half glass of wine. This happens regularly that people drink and drive with their kids and I find it baffling.

Having a splash of champagne with juice while consuming food at a party poses no problem whatsoever. That's what this is about. It's not a rager at 11 in the morning. Why are you talking about getting wasted when no one else is?

Did you read the quotes? Or just wanted to defend drinking and driving with kids in the car?

Oh and no. I don’t need a “splash” of champagne to make a kids birthday party worthwhile. If it’s truly just a “splash”, then why do it? Oh… because it’s never just a “splash”.