Comments on: Rule #26: Take Your Kids to Bars

By: Marilyn_Res

Marilyn_Res — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:53:48 +0000

Actually my grandfather Pop-Pop used to take me and my cousins to bars. I loved the smell and the cool darkness. He’d buy us Cokes and pretzels. The Coke would fizz my nose. I loved going there with him. When my grandma Nana found out she was furious.

By: Pattiellen

Pattiellen — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:44:20 +0000

Coke? It’s actually always been orange soda. Kids who would never drink orange soda ALWAYS order it in a bar. go figure!!!

By: Sarcastica

Sarcastica — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:09:18 +0000

Hmm, perhaps showing kids that drinking really is no big deal would reduce teen drinking…I think scientists should do a study on it haha

By: Father Knows Worst

Father Knows Worst — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:16:04 +0000

@ Mathew: It's funny you bring that up. One of our first rules (ok, the first rule) of parenting is to drink with your kids. You're clearly ahead of your time.

By: Mathew

Mathew — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:46:40 +0000

Perhaps bringing them to a bar as a child is a great way to show your children that drinking is really no big deal – a great way to reduce teen drinking!

By: anonymous waitress

anonymous waitress — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:45:55 +0000

I’m a waitress and this post cracks me up. I’ll see couples go on double dates with other couples and bring their little shit brigade of kids along. Instantly I know two things:
1.They are shitty parents who will get drunk and irresponsible.
2.Whatever tip they leave will not be worth cleaning up after their snotty kids.

By: Playing Daddy

Playing Daddy — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:32:27 +0000

Great Blog. I keep telling my wife I am bringing the baby to the bars with me on the guys night out.

By: Father Knows Worst

Father Knows Worst — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:03:00 +0000

@Rachel: Panhandling as a bar tab fundraiser? Pure genius. We’re not worthy!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:42:20 +0000

Love this: “(What? He’s not old enough to drive? Well he’s not old enough for bars either—and that didn’t stop you.)” You could also get the kid to pan handle outside so you can cover your tab. Teaches the value of the hard-earned dollar early on.