Alcohol at child's birthday party

[Anonymous]

My kids are young enough that most parties are 10-noon or 11-1 time frame. I haven’t been to any (or hosted any) that served alcohol. But most parties we’ve been to and all the ones we’ve hosted have been at public parks or pools. If we hosted at our house and the party was later in the afternoon or evening then I’d serve alcohol. And I wouldn’t be surprised if anyone else served alcohol either. It’s not necessary but it seems like a pretty standard thing to offer.

[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 don't drink much - I'll go months without it and then drink on Memorial Day at a BBQ, for example - but kids' birthday parties are super dull, and alcohol definitely helps!

OP, I'd say every kids' party I've been to that is thrown at someone's home definitely has alcohol. Never at a venue like a trampoline park.

[Anonymous]

I'm not sure I understand why serving alcohol to adults at a birthday party is a bad idea? Do you not order wine when you go out to dinner as a family?

[Anonymous]

Anybody who has a problem with this is lame, a fuddy duddy, judgmental -- or a combination of the three. We have served alcohol at every kid party we've ever held, and so do our children at our grandchildren's parties. Nowadays many adults will eat a gummie as well. I mean, whatever.

[Anonymous]

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

+1 and in Montgomery County

I don’t understand the San Antonio reference.

[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 don't drink much - I'll go months without it and then drink on Memorial Day at a BBQ, for example - but kids' birthday parties are super dull, and alcohol definitely helps!

OP, I'd say every kids' party I've been to that is thrown at someone's home definitely has alcohol. Never at a venue like a trampoline park.

Correct, no one is bringing rose to sky zone. But my goodness, parents who schlep kids around all week have an opportunity to socialize with other adults while their kid is entertained- its a perfect cocktail opportunity!

[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 don't think the fact that it is served or consumed means that people "can't even enjoy a kids' birthday party without a drink." Do you say the same about juice boxes or pretzels if they are served? "So wild that people can't even enjoy a party without stuffing their faces with pretzels..."

I don't like to drink alcohol during the day so I don't partake, but I have served it at a couple of our kids' backyard afternoon parties. No big deal and certainly no one is getting hammered.

[Anonymous]

This post was probably started by the obnoxious teetotaler who just wants to enjoy delicious juice with dinner and thinks that's all anyone else should want too.

[Anonymous]

Seems totally normal to me especially given that almost twice as many adults as kids were present. At that point it’s not just a kids party.

[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 don't think the fact that it is served or consumed means that people "can't even enjoy a kids' birthday party without a drink." Do you say the same about juice boxes or pretzels if they are served? "So wild that people can't even enjoy a party without stuffing their faces with pretzels..."

I don't like to drink alcohol during the day so I don't partake, but I have served it at a couple of our kids' backyard afternoon parties. No big deal and certainly no one is getting hammered.

No because I literally think people have gotten to the point where they cannot enjoy social events without alcohol. It’s not served to be a good host, it’s served so people don’t hate being there. Nobody is going to think a birthday party is crap if there are no alcoholic drinks, but it’s standard to offer snacks and drinks.

Just my opinion! And I don’t exactly blame them, it is just engrained in our culture.

[Anonymous]

I'm not a sadist so yes k serve alcohol at toddler birthday parties. Especially after the last two years. Let us parents have a break ok. I've never seen anyone have more than one or two drinks. My friends aren't alcoholics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anybody who has a problem with this is lame, a fuddy duddy, judgmental -- or a combination of the three. We have served alcohol at every kid party we've ever held, and so do our children at our grandchildren's parties. Nowadays many adults will eat a gummie as well. I mean, whatever.

That one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This post was probably started by the obnoxious teetotaler who just wants to enjoy delicious juice with dinner and thinks that's all anyone else should want too.

Probably sparkling water - and it must be sparkling water!

[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.

If you’re an adult, a little kids birthday party is among the least enjoyable events possible. And a whole Saturday burnt to the ground.

The least you can do is serve beer and wine. We always do, and just about every party we’ve been to does the same (except for party centers and the like that don’t permit it).

[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.[/quote]



This. I always served adult food and at least beer to the adults. It's up to them whether or not to imbibe