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Monday, May 12, 2008
OK to serve beer at a kid’s party?
It’s hot out, there are hot dogs but it’s also a kid’s party -- should beer be served?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We celebrated my son’s 5th birthday this weekend with an Olympic Sports party and picnic in our backyard. It ran from 4 to 7 p.m., and we had about 12 kids and their parents. Track and field games were played and hot dogs and cake were served.
One of our friends reminded me last week to be sure to pick up some beer for the event, which never would have occurred to me. Coke, Diet Coke, water, lemonade — these were all on my list. I hadn’t even considered beer.
When we attend BBQs and parties at our friends’ houses there is usually beer and wine served (even when kids are present). But this was a party for a child not just a party where kids would be present. Does that make a difference?
I knew most of the parents attending but not all.
What do you think: Would you serve beer at a kid’s party?
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