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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=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.[/quote]

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.[/quote]

Children’s events don’t need to have alcohol served to adults. [/quote]

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. [/quote]

Having alcohol is obligatory to having a good time? [/quote]

No but it can help.[/quote]
Cementing your instability. [/quote]

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