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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.