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Eireann
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Re: Anyone hear of Cocktail Playdates? Mommies drink one drink while going on playdates? EDited with LInk to story
Posted by IrishTracy
I don't see anything wrong with it. Especially if it's just one.
I agree and I've done it once or twice...had *a* glass of wine at friend's house with other moms who were doing the same at lunch.
Certainly, over the summer DH and I attended bbq's, etc with DD where we had a couple of drinks each.
As long as you're being responsible, what is the problem?
I found this quote from the article pretty telling...
This group was quick to point out that it's just a glass or two, but Stephanie still expected others to find fault. “I think it's just another way that women judge other women's parenting,”
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Re: Anyone hear of Cocktail Playdates? Mommies drink one drink while going on playdates? EDited with LInk to story
I'm all for it!
For those that disagree:
How is this different that having a drink at a party/BBQ when your child is there? Or do you not drink at all if your child is with you? Is it because its a "playdate" that there shouldn't be alcohol?
I don't see anything wrong with it. If I have a cocktail at home, or out with friends, or at a GTG - whats the difference?
One of my friends is preggo (and overdue) and she's planning on hosting a "see & sip" once the baby arrives - come and see the baby while enjoying a cocktail. I thought it was a great idea!
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| Posted 1/27/07 10:35 AM |
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Re: Anyone hear of Cocktail Playdates? Mommies drink one drink while going on playdates? EDited with LInk to story
Posted by -Lisa-
I'm all for it!
For those that disagree:
How is this different that having a drink at a party/BBQ when your child is there? Or do you not drink at all if your child is with you? Is it because its a "playdate" that there shouldn't be alcohol?
I don't see anything wrong with it. If I have a cocktail at home, or out with friends, or at a GTG - whats the difference?
One of my friends is preggo (and overdue) and she's planning on hosting a "see & sip" once the baby arrives - come and see the baby while enjoying a cocktail. I thought it was a great idea!
This is my first child so I cant say that I wont think differently in the future. But, as I see it now I wouldnt drink at a BBQ or party with my child there bc its just my own personal decision. Honestly, I just dont want to be responsible for what others do at a gtg as well. It may be the social worker in me but Ive seen and heard to many stories of things going wrong. So for me...its just not a necessity and I wouldn't personally do it.
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Re: Anyone hear of Cocktail Playdates? Mommies drink one drink while going on playdates? EDited with LInk to story
I would attend one, but my problem is that when I drink even 1 glass of wine I get lazy and tired  so watching Emily on someone's play equipment could get interesting!
But if it's just 1 drink and people don't overdue it, I don't see the harm. It could definitely lead to trouble for anyone wanting to really drink though.
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Kidsaplenty
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Re: Anyone hear of Cocktail Playdates? Mommies drink one drink while going on playdates? EDited with LInk to story
I wouldn't do it. I think its irresponsible to drink and then drive with your kid/s in the car.
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Re: Anyone hear of Cocktail Playdates? Mommies drink one drink while going on playdates? EDited with LInk to story
I wouldn't do it. I get buzzed off just one drink so it wouldn't be a good idea at all. Chuck E Cheese serves beer though so I guess there are a lot of parents out there that think it's a good idea.
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Elizabeth
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Re: Anyone hear of Cocktail Playdates? Mommies drink one drink while going on playdates? EDited with LInk to story
There are so many comments I could make on that article - that it's "unlikely" that someone might have to drive an injured child to the hospital? REALLY??? It's unlikely as in unheard of?? That the playgroup offers a chance to "hang out with the kids and feel like an adult"? I dont see the point of it at all bc I can't see why the 2 need to be combined - I'm just speaking for myself, what I think of it and if I'd ever do it. But if other people want to do it, go ahead. I couldn't be a part of a group like that....who's going to be the person to handle it if a Mom decides she wants another and is "fine" - admit it, not everyone would be comfortable policing the situation. What about the person who really can't handle their alcohol - evn one glass...it gets into a whole area of responsibility (for what others will do) that I am not willing to own or have to deal with - knowingly going into that situation. A gathering with Mommy friends (aka "playdate") shouldn't be a scenario where you might end up being responsible for if they are too under the influence to care or transport their childen. Or is that "unlikey" too? As far as the comment in the article about women judging other women's parenting, the flipside of that comment is justification. The need to make that comment (by that particular woman) , it can go either way IMO.
I dont see myself ever "letting loose" in that kind of scenario. I think there are other ways Moms can support each other and learn to "give our all to our kids and yet not lose ourselves" My nights out with friends are infrequent too, Im definitely not supermom and I do miss having more time to myself. But I just dont see it as healthy response to this dilemma.
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Re: Anyone hear of Cocktail Playdates? Mommies drink one drink while going on playdates? EDited with LInk to story
Posted by Elizabeth
There are so many comments I could make on that article - that it's "unlikely" that someone might have to drive an injured child to the hospital? REALLY??? It's unlikely as in unheard of?? That the playgroup offers a chance to "hang out with the kids and feel like an adult"? I dont see the point of it at all bc I can't see why the 2 need to be combined - I'm just speaking for myself, what I think of it and if I'd ever do it. But if other people want to do it, go ahead. I couldn't be a part of a group like that....who's going to be the person to handle it if a Mom decides she wants another and is "fine" - admit it, not everyone would be comfortable policing the situation. What about the person who really can't handle their alcohol - evn one glass...it gets into a whole area of responsibility (for what others will do) that I am not willing to own or have to deal with - knowingly going into that situation. A gathering with Mommy friends (aka "playdate") shouldn't be a scenario where you might end up being responsible for if they are too under the influence to care or transport their childen. Or is that "unlikey" too? As far as the comment in the article about women judging other women's parenting, the flipside of that comment is justification. The need to make that comment (by that particular woman) , it can go either way IMO.
I dont see myself ever "letting loose" in that kind of scenario. I think there are other ways Moms can support each other and learn to "give our all to our kids and yet not lose ourselves" My nights out with friends are infrequent too, Im definitely not supermom and I do miss having more time to myself. But I just dont see it as healthy response to this dilemma.
You said it well! Everything you stated is exactly how I feel!
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jgm26
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Re: Anyone hear of Cocktail Playdates? Mommies drink one drink while going on playdates? EDited with LInk to story
I've done my share of drinking back in the day, and I loves me a glass of wine now and then... but not while I am watchign my baby. I don't know, call me a goody two shoes, a nerd a lightweight- whatever. I have enough self control that I don't need to have a cocktail to unwind. I saw this on the Today show and the woman made a comment re: those who judged her" Lets see how good of a parent they are if they don't have a drink"= or something to that effect. To me, that sounds like justification .
When DH and I go out- one of us drinks, the other stays sober. Its not that much of a sacrifice for one of us NOT to drink alcohol. I want one of us to be 100% prepared to take care of the baby no matter what.
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Re: Anyone hear of Cocktail Playdates? Mommies drink one drink while going on playdates? EDited with LInk to story
Posted by Pumpkin1
I have. Most of the kids are infants in carriages, so we sit around at a local lounge and have a couple of drinks. No-one gets drunk and it is a good way to relax and socialize. It is done late in the afternoon, so if mom gets a little light-headed, the daddies can take over when they get home from work.
I don't see anything wrong with it.
I live in the city, so there is no driving involved here. I would strongly disagree if it involved driving.
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