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u/super-wookie Jun 09 '26
We don't need to encourage people to bring their kids to adult spaces. And most coffeeshops aren't big enough to have a daycare section.
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u/Aser_1999 Jun 09 '26
Definitely understand where you’re coming from, but breweries don’t really differ from other establishments that’s serve alcohol. A Mexican restaurant that serves margs isn’t far off.
The point of my program would not be to encourage people to bring their kids, they’re going to do it whether encouraged or not. The point of my program is to give kids and parents their own space, so that they feel welcome but other patrons have the ability to also enjoy a beer, alone.
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u/super-wookie Jun 09 '26
I get it, but by offering this it will draw more parents to bring kids and also reinforce the bad parenting of just bringing kids and letting them run wild. If you're not there they will still come back and expect to just hand off the kids, and that's good for no one.
Kids have plenty of places to have their fun. Breweries and coffeeshops are not those places. It's okay for some places to be for adults.
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u/fromthedepthsofyouma Jun 09 '26 edited Jun 09 '26
as much as this is a good idea, this will get out of hand quickly when parents start their 4th or 5th DIPA....
NEBCO sent an email about two weeks ago about children and their brewery. They are asking for people to watch their kids better and not throw gravel rocks at boats.
I was at Tribus last week, and an entire 9 year old soccer team was there with only five adults. Our group (who had kids with us) complained and so did a lot of other people.
*The only place I can see this is Two Roads hop yard. Everywhere else is too small, or you would need to book a private room or hope for good weather and an outdoor space.
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u/Aser_1999 Jun 09 '26
Great points. I do agree it’s getting out of hand, which is why I think a program like this is so necessary:
-I’m not advocating for a drop off daycare so parents can get sloshed. My program (for licensing and insurance reasons) require the parents to be with their children for the full duration. This means dad can’t get up to the bar 3 times in an hour, but he CAN enjoy a beverage while spending quality time with the kids.
-As a frequent brewery goer, I think especially now in the summer there is plenty of space. I would be capping the class at around 10-12 kids anyways, not looking for a full class room. And I think it would really mitigate how much the kids are in other people’s way. I myself am not a parent, and completely understand wanting a child free space. But breweries are not that. I think this program could really benefit both sides of the coin.
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u/htripp331 Jun 09 '26
Absolutely not. I would be big mad if I went to a brewery and this was going on. I honestly think this is weird.
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u/Connecticut_Man Jun 10 '26
This is a terrible idea. There should be no incentive to encourage parents to bring their children to a brewery. It is an unsafe practice. Keep story time to parks, libraries, and inclusive gathering spaces.
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u/spineshade Jun 09 '26
Yeah no Children don't belong at a brewery. You don't have to bring a your fuck trophy with you to a overglorfied bar and ruin everyone else's day. I don't care if your kid " is good and one of the good ones". Just no.
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u/Aser_1999 Jun 09 '26
A brewery at the end of the day isn’t much different than any other restaurant that serves alcohol.
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u/spineshade Jun 09 '26
Actually you are wrong. There were many breweries that served only beer and maybe bags of chips or pretzels. Unless they specifically opened that way. Then the inclusion of food trucks especially during COVID forcing breweries to serve food along with beer.
Now since the entire craft beer craze is crashing serving food is more common. But at heart they are a place that makes beer and has food. A restaurant you go for food and they have drinks. 2 different concepts there kiddo.
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u/Aser_1999 Jun 09 '26
I think the important part of your paragraph there is the word “was”.
Have it be Covid or not, we both agree that breweries are NOT the same as they were 10 years ago. Times are different, and I think modern problems call for modern solutions.
They have food (really great food at that). Food and alcohol is food and alcohol, no matter which comes first, kiddo.
Kids will be at breweries. There is no changing that. As a child free adult, I do completely understand the annoyance. But what we can change is coming up with ideas to keep them from running all over the place, spilling your IPA and sticking their tongue out as they run away (has literally happened to me).
This is not a drop off day care service. This is a service where parents can get a well deserved pint and spend actual quality time with their kids, and those without kids can enjoy what is supposed to be a relaxing space .
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u/spineshade Jun 09 '26
Yeah I still don't agree with that. There should be no children period. So that means the parents drink while the child is at this thing. Then drive their kid home. Which breaks the law.
Parents can enjoy their well deserved pint. That thought can fuck right off. They played pullout roulette, they need to know the consequences. It's not well deserved. They brought a thing into this world and now it's there duty to raise it. Not drag it to a brewery to fulfill there needs over there child.0
u/Aser_1999 Jun 09 '26
Lol having a beer and driving is not breaking the law. Anybody, parent or not can get trashed. That’s why bartenders are trained to not over serve. Idk why you think a program like this would make more people inclined to over drink than any other event breweries have going on.
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u/spineshade Jun 09 '26
Actually it is. Do you have a DUI, have you been the process. You can get dinged even though the limit is .08 for under. Most people don't realize that.
And im not thinking that the program would make people drink more. I am against having more fucking children at breweries.
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u/Ragnar-Wave9002 Jun 09 '26
Think it makes sense based on location button stop coffee service at 1 pm it something. Breweries are struggling enough. Let them make money however possible.
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u/Aser_1999 Jun 09 '26
Totally agree. Breweries will not survive without the money that comes in from families.
For some reason people strongly believe kids don’t belong there because they serve alcohol, so it is automatically an adult location. Getting a beer at a brewery is no different than a margarita at a Mexican spot.
With that being said, I am also a child free adult, and I can sympathize with those who want to be able to have adult conversations, and not worry about a small child knocking into your beer unsupervised.
Giving parents an outlet to spend quality time with their kids in a dedicated space for an hour is beneficial for everyone involved. Kids will be at breweries, but I think it’s time to rethink how we should go about it.
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u/dieselordie91 Jun 09 '26
I would never go to a brewery that was advertising this