While out at a bar watching some college basketball Ryan used some adult language and some parents took offense. They told him to please watch his language because their kids were around. Ryan’s response was why did they bring their kids to a bar, which is clearly an adult setting. Talk about an inappropriate place to take children.
Nicole doesn’t completely agree. When she was watching the Syracuse game with her boyfriend’s friend brought his twins to the bar in full on Syracuse gear. Why can’t you bring the kids along for something that should be fun.
When the kids get exposed to language or behavior their parents didn’t want them too, is it the parents’ fault because they brought them to an adult place that wasn’t appropriate for kids or is it your fault for not being able to control yourself?
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It’s the parents responsibility to make sure their child grows up in a healthy environment. If they want to take their kids to “adult themed locations” while they are young and soaking everything in, they should be held responsible for when these children grow up and become a menace to society. So many people wonder what is going on with the “youth of today”.
Bad parenting is to blame in my opinion.
I’m a parent, and I’m with Ryan; a bar is definately an inappropriate place to take children. Take the kids to a family restaurant or Chucky Cheese if you don’t want them around adult language.
I think its the parents fault, b/c you should never take your child to a sports bar or any place like that. If its a restaurant w/ a bar in it, its still a bar and the kids should sit in the dining area w/ their parents. I would never take my kids into a bar.
If you have your kids in an adult atmosphere you should deal with the consequences. I’m sure he would not use that language at Chuck-E-Cheese.
I agree with Ryan. I’m a parent and my kids are exposed to enough bad language in the world without taking them to an adults-only setting. The parents need to parent – nix the bar setting.
I agree with Ryan. Take your kids to a bar – expect adult behavior.
I agree with Ryan, I am the manager of a casual “family friendly” restaurant, however, our bosses have to decided to cash in on upping our bar sales so they did a remodel to where we have 11 plasma TV’s, bought the NFL ticket, and the NPS game system. I have to talk with tables all the time about the bar patrons behavior and I do not think that is right. The guests have seen our focus has changed to a more bar atomosphere, if you don’t want your kids exposed to this than PROTECT your kids. As long as the bar guests are not unruly, and violating the safety of others then let them use every 4 letter word in the book and stop being so holier than thou because as a parent, I know kids pick up most of the stuff at home. As if your children have never heard you curse EVER!
It’s one thing to have your kids in a bar during the day and a whole other story in the evenings (alot of bars around where i live don’t permit kids in past a certian time) Regardless of when you take your kids in you should be prepared for them to be exposed to things you may not like. But if your going to take them into an adult place be prepared to explain why your little girl or boy suddenly talks like a trucker.
I wouldn’t sit at the actual bar with my child, but I have no problem sitting at a table in the pub portion of the bar during daytime hours. I realize it’s an adult setting and I fully know what to expect when I choose to sit in that area. If the language becomes too much for a child, it’s the parents’ responsibility to take the child to a more appropriate environment.
i’m with ryan. just like at the races, they have “no alcohol” seats. if you don’t want your kids exposed to drunks, don’t take them to a bar. i have been to a bar with kids in it and i have to leave, i go to the bar to get away from my kids and to mingle with other adults. GET A BABYSITTER!!!!
Here’s a thought….. If you teach your kids right from wrong and that you shouldn’t do what others do they are less likely to follow the pack that gets into trouble…. sports bar is ok! They are going to hear the language eventually you have to deal with it and not shelter them! I’m with Nicole on this one……
I agree that the parents shouldn’t be taking their kids to a bar if they don’t want them to be exposed to adult behavior. If they want to go somewhere and watch a game there are more kid friendly enviroments out there.
I’m sorry, but parents have to realize that they have to give up some of their old habits when they have kids. Going to bars to watch games is one of them (assuming that they don’t want their kids exposed to some of the same stuff that they’ve said/done in the past). The parents at this bar were way out of line.
I agree. You take your kids to an adult establishment then you expect adult language.. If you dont want your kids to hear adult language then take them to chuck e cheese.
Sounds like the parents’ fault. Don’t like it? Deal with it or go somewhere else.
Seriously, if you’re going to take your kids into a bar, be prepared for words that Barney wouldn’t approve.
I think it is absolutely inappropriate for children to be in a bar. Bars are a place for adults to go, get a drink, get rowdy and talk in an adult way. That’s why there are signs at all the bars I’ve been that say “Nobody under the age 21 permitted”. You’re setting a bad example to your children by letting them in a bar when they are under age. I agree with Ryan.
i agree with Nicole. whether at a bar or any other public place, kids are going to be exposed to all kinds of inappropriate behavior by adults OR other kids! there is just no way to shield your kids from all bad language and behavior. it’s the parents responsibility to then teach their kids that just because they hear bad language, doesn’t mean they can or should say it themselves. bring the kids and let them experience some fun times too! it can turn into something special!
If you dont want you kids around bad language then taking them to a bar is a bad setting but to be honest you can protect your kids from inappropriate behavior all the time. I was at a McDonalds and a bunch of teenages were macking ass’s of themselfs not much you can do. Just teach you child that hte type of language is not ok to use and get over it. You cant ask some one not to say something just because YOU brought YOUR kids to a BAR type place. I take my daughter out with us to watch sport at places all dressed up in team colors and we have a fun time. If inappropriate language is used i just remind her that little ladies do not use that type of language and she hasn’t ever used it. Trust me her uncles have mouths like Sailors.
people bring their kids to too many places these days–get a sitter or leave them at grandma’s — go for a nice ADULT night out and take a break to recharge…
Sorry Nicole.. I agree with Ryan