Then it got me thinking...what about drinking at kids birthday parties?

Here's the scenario: 

Junior is having his 4th birthday party.  Not old enough for a "drop off" party (at least not in MY eyes), so the parents stay.  Sometimes just the mom, sometimes the dad.  When my kids were that age, we were friends with most of our kids parents so they'd both stay.

The kids are playing pin the tail, maybe there's a clown to keep them entertained.  And...there's dad in the kitchen, mixing up some cocktails for the parents.  A glass of wine here, a beer there....what's the harm, right? I've been to many kid birthday parties where this is exactly the case!  But is there really harm?

Is it really okay for the parents to drink alcohol at a kids birthday party, or are they sending the wrong message?

Personally, I really don't think it's a great idea.  I know, maybe I'm being a stick in the mud, but let's be honest here.  This is a KID'S birthday party.  Having cocktails should be reserved for grown-ups night out, when you have a babysitter.  There are plenty of other times for drinking.

Listen, I will certainly admit I like my glass of wine.  But drinking has its' place and a children's birthday party, I believe, shouldn't be one of them.

Thoughts?

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Judi Diamond