tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515685139477879470.post4374038556330264997..comments2023-10-24T16:05:46.519+01:00Comments on Get Beer. Drink Beer.: Children In Pubs: A Guide For Parents, And Other UsersJustin Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07666476376111755013noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515685139477879470.post-67782461756749011272014-07-05T07:05:16.795+01:002014-07-05T07:05:16.795+01:00Thank you for the comments. Children need to be sh...Thank you for the comments. Children need to be shown how to behave in all social situations and the pub is no different. Children do take up your time and money, in a good way, and due to a change in priorities fewer visits to the pub are necessary which is why I feel it is important to get a good grounding in the how to behave early on.<br />Dogs and children aren't so different as you'll discover Leigh (well perhaps a little bit), but on the whole dogs make a lot less mess and aren't so argumentative as they get older!Justin Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07666476376111755013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515685139477879470.post-70563285455997189462014-07-02T08:15:05.658+01:002014-07-02T08:15:05.658+01:00Interesting reading, mate. Glad the dog article in...Interesting reading, mate. Glad the dog article inspired you; i guess we're after the same thing - a bit of courtesy and consideration, eh? Anyway, with my first child due in early September, I've read this with interest! Both worlds! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515685139477879470.post-7715842857871980792014-07-01T22:44:41.678+01:002014-07-01T22:44:41.678+01:00great post, echo's my thoughts so very much.great post, echo's my thoughts so very much.arnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046512935179787759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515685139477879470.post-62710046461217662022014-07-01T08:59:36.569+01:002014-07-01T08:59:36.569+01:00Really solid and sensible piece, thanks for taking...Really solid and sensible piece, thanks for taking the time to write it. I THINK I manage to do some approximation of all you've said and have children who - at their best - are lovely company in the pub (but still totally manageable and not too embarrassing/annoying when they're not having such a good day). Everyone wins really.<br /><br />Just wish - no thanks to those kids - that I could afford to actually go to the pub more often ;-) <br /><br />Mine are still too young to think about when to introduce them to tasting alcohol for the first time, but interesting thoughts that I will mull over at leisure.<br /><br />Cheers.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515685139477879470.post-44046586843622033082014-07-01T08:31:21.039+01:002014-07-01T08:31:21.039+01:00Fantastic post, Justin. Everything you say makes s...Fantastic post, Justin. Everything you say makes sense. It irritates me so much when people say ridiculous things like 'ban all children from pubs'... how on earth can children ever learn how to behave appropriately in public spaces if they are just banned outright from them. I don't have children but I would never want to see them banned from being in a pub with their parents. <br /><br />In London I've often seen parents come in to a pub with a young baby, have one or two halves each and then leave just as soon as the baby seemed to be a bit unhappy. Why should people be completely cut off from participating in a normal social activity just because they are responsible for a small child? They should still be able to participate in an appropriate way. And that way their child will grow up to see pubs as places where families are welcome.<br /><br />I remember being a small child on holiday with my family, probably in the Pyrenees somewhere, and my dad was chatting away to a little Spanish boy at the next table. My brother and sister and I were being typical silly embarrassed children and asking why he kept doing it, and he said that in Spain they love for people to make a fuss of their children when they are out... My parents always took us out with them whenever they went out for dinner or for a drink, we were always included and made to feel welcome. If a place didn't welcome children then my parents didn't want to go there. I found that pretty admirable behaviour, even as a child, and it gave me the strong belief that children shouldn't be excluded from social spaces - because children are people too!<br /><br />Obviously, not all parents are as considerate to others as you, Justin. But why should the well behaved parents and children be punished because of a few selfish people?<br /><br />EmmaEmmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761021858837635618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515685139477879470.post-73891269413119472952014-06-30T19:54:12.053+01:002014-06-30T19:54:12.053+01:00Thanks for your comments.
I strongly believe in in...Thanks for your comments.<br />I strongly believe in introducing alcohol to children in a social setting. Having spent many holidays abroad when I was growing up my parents introduced me to responsible drinking and it's something that I've tried to pass on to my children.<br />One of the main reasons behind writing this was to supply a framework that parents and prospective parents could use, highlighting areas that need consideration and hopefully making people think before entering a pub and dealing with problems that may arise. I know all parents aren't thoughtful and responsible but as I state, I'm far from perfect, but searching through the internet and my books on pubs there is very little on children and advice for parents. I thought it was about time there was something.Justin Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07666476376111755013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515685139477879470.post-4581322936386363342014-06-30T18:05:44.972+01:002014-06-30T18:05:44.972+01:00If all parents were as thoughtful and responsible ...If all parents were as thoughtful and responsible as yourselves, I'm sure there would be no problem. Unfortunately, though, they're not, and that's what leads to complaints and arguments.Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558747878308766840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515685139477879470.post-57347305055906496332014-06-30T16:52:53.201+01:002014-06-30T16:52:53.201+01:00Justin this is a great piece and sound, solid advi...Justin this is a great piece and sound, solid advice. I particularly like what you've written about introducing children to alcohol at an appropriate age so that they not only understand the effects of alcohol but to teach them how good it can taste and learn to overcome the barriers that bitterness and other flavours can cause. <br /><br />My Dad was a big advocate at this. I strongly remember being about 12 years old and on holiday in the south of France. Dad called me over and had a very small glass of red wine poured for me, he explained what effect alcohol would have on me and that I wouldn't like it that much at first but eventually I would learn to love it. Boy I sure did. Education not limitation!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12362693914759656245noreply@blogger.com