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1. Partitioning our lives

   So what's the end goal here? Keeping kids away from anything that's not padded and secured? Why don't other cultures seem to have a problem with the generations mixing in a pub or a bar or what have you? I spent my 20's surrounded by my peer group and guess what! It's boring! Bring the kids with you and don't overindulge. Be selective about which bar you're taking them into - pick a friendly place that serves food and not smoke (obviously). Hey, maybe they'll get to talk to someone who's even older than you, or dance to the live music, or have an adventure. Don't let their first exposure to the drinking culture be with kids their own age and a swimming pool full of grain alcohol. Let them see how people handle it. Integrate your lives a little!

   8 months ago In response to Babies in the Bar

Define what responsibility means to you.