Beer Pong at a family Block Party?

[sweet angel]

Beer pong is fun!

My neighbors had a bbq last year where pong was played and they ended up smashing the table to bits in the wee hours of the morning. They're having a bbq right now for a family event and there will likely be pong being played later. I'm just sad I came home before the "festivities" because the people I knew left. There are plenty of kids there with their parents.

I would also use it as a teaching experience.

 

[disneynutt1225]

Not being smarmy, an honest question for ya'll.

Do you really think they won't find out that there are cool fun games to play with alcohol in the future? Wouldn't you rather them find out the truth, that yes, people drink and many times they drink too much, while they are there with you so you can educate them?

And exactly what demographic would that be? Care to elaborate?

Oh I absolutely think there will be more exposure to drinking games in the future! Not a doubt in my mind. And yes, it's better for kids to find out the truth while they're in front of parents that can explain things to them than on their own later in life.

I don't really have a problem with beer pong being at the block party (as long as people aren't driving home after), but I can see why the OP would be offended by it.

Personally, I was more likely to play beer pong when I was in my early 20s than now, in my late 20s. And I really wouldn't expect people older then mid 20s to play, but if they do, more power to them! What I meant by demographic was the college crowd.

 

[sweet angel]

Personally, I was more likely to play beer pong when I was in my early 20s than now, in my late 20s. And I really wouldn't expect people older then mid 20s to play, but if they do, more power to them! What I meant by demographic was the college crowd.

30s and 40s were playing last year. It was fun.

 

[stargrazer]

Oh I absolutely think there will be more exposure to drinking games in the future! Not a doubt in my mind. And yes, it's better for kids to find out the truth while they're in front of parents that can explain things to them than on their own later in life.

I don't really have a problem with beer pong being at the block party (as long as people aren't driving home after), but I can see why the OP would be offended by it.

Personally, I was more likely to play beer pong when I was in my early 20s than now, in my late 20s. And I really wouldn't expect people older then mid 20s to play, but if they do, more power to them! What I meant by demographic was the college crowd.

That makes more sense, thanks for clarifying

 

[rigs32]

Why is it up to your neighbors to conform their behavior to your standards? I agree that it can be a teachable moment between you and your kids. Why should it be your place to tell other adults how to behave?

 

[disneynutt1225]

30s and 40s were playing last year. It was fun.

At this stage of my life I've developed a preference for wine and mixed drinks. Hey, if they played mixed drink pong I'd SOOOO be there!

That makes more sense, thanks for clarifying

No problem!

 

[stevenpensacola]

sounds like the neighborhood where we used to live. One year, for the 4th of July, there was a neighborhood parade with a cook-out to follow.

As the evening went on...some of the "mature" dads had set up pieces of plywood in the ROAD, and had a bottle rocket fight.....with kids running around playing near by.

I've never understood why alcohol is required to "have a good time"....

 

[stargrazer]

I never realized how many people were forced to attend these block parties against their will.

If I lived in one of these neighborhoods I would petition the homeowners association to no longer require participation in such shenannigans.

 

[sweet angel]

At this stage of my life I've developed a preference for wine and mixed drinks. Hey, if they played mixed drink pong I'd SOOOO be there!

Now you're talking!!

I've never understood why alcohol is required to "have a good time"....

It's not. Bottle rocket fights and beer pong are two totally different types of activities. One can actually harm other people, the other will cause you to wake up hungover.

 

[Tinijocaro]

Why is it up to your neighbors to conform their behavior to your standards? I agree that it can be a teachable moment between you and your kids. Why should it be your place to tell other adults how to behave?

Oh- they don't have to conform to my standards. I just won't go next year if that's still in the plans.

I guess I just thought they had a bit more class than that, that's all. I don't recall telling any other adults how to behave.

There are obviously two sides to this topic- those who don't get drunk in front of kids, and those who think it's just fine to get drunk in front of kids. I am firmly planted in the side who doesn't get drunk in front of kids. I think it's terribly irresponsible and sets an awful example.

 

[stargrazer]

There are obviously two sides to this topic- those who don't get drunk in front of kids, and those who think it's just fine to get drunk in front of kids. .

Life is more than black and white; there are more than two sides, guaranteed. Not everyone can be 'categorized' that way.

 

[mommasita]

Oh- they don't have to conform to my standards. I just won't go next year if that's still in the plans.

I guess I just thought they had a bit more class than that, that's all. I don't recall telling any other adults how to behave.

There are obviously two sides to this topic- those who don't get drunk in front of kids, and those who think it's just fine to get drunk in front of kids. I am firmly planted in the side who doesn't get drunk in front of kids. I think it's terribly irresponsible and sets an awful example.

You don't have to drink to that point. Having a drink or two is not drinking to get drunk, it is social drinking. I don't agree with getting drunk in front of my children either, however I do want them to know the difference between a raging alcoholic (as my dad was), or someone having a drink or two..

 

[sweet angel]

There are obviously two sides to this topic- those who don't get drunk in front of kids, and those who think it's just fine to get drunk in front of kids. I am firmly planted in the side who doesn't get drunk in front of kids. I think it's terribly irresponsible and sets an awful example.

How do you feel about the behavior of adult guests at weddings? Are drunken shenanigans okay there? Is it just the beer pong at the block party that you have a problem with?

 

[MELSMICE]

There are obviously two sides to this topic- those who don't get drunk in front of kids, and those who think it's just fine to get drunk in front of kids. I am firmly planted in the side who doesn't get drunk in front of kids. I think it's terribly irresponsible and sets an awful example.

My kids have seen drunk adults & we've used it as a teaching tool, however, I do agree with you & don't think that a family block party is the place for beer pong. What's the point of it?

We've had a few block parties without beer pong, or any drinking game for that matter & had a great time. There was alcohol at all these parties, people drank responsibly. Probably the most fun thing was "adult Simon Says". We still laugh our butts off when we talk about it!

I don't have a problem with adults drinking in front of kids, but I don't understand the reason for beer pong at a family function. JMO!

 

[MELSMICE]

How do you feel about the behavior of adult guests at weddings? Are drunken shenanigans okay there? Is it just the beer pong at the block party that you have a problem with?

For me, I don't get the whole "drink until you act like an a$$" thing. Why?

 

[Tinijocaro]

You don't have to drink to that point. Having a drink or two is not drinking to get drunk, it is social drinking. I don't agree with getting drunk in front of my children either, however I do want them to know the difference between a raging alcoholic (as my dad was), or someone having a drink or two..

I realize this, as I am a social drinker too. What I am talking about is my neighbors who DID get drunk in front of a bunch of kids. I think that was wrong.

 

[stargrazer]

... but I don't understand the reason for beer pong at a family function. JMO!

You obviously have never met my family!

 

[sweet angel]

For me, I don't get the whole "drink until you act like an a$$" thing. Why?

I don't either, although I admit I've been there a couple times. I was just trying to determine if it was simply the pong at a block party that was the issue or if it was all drunken shenanigans. That's why I used the wedding reception scenario.

 

[Tinijocaro]

My kids have seen drunk adults & we've used it as a teaching tool, however, I do agree with you & don't think that a family block party is the place for beer pong. What's the point of it?

We've had a few block parties without beer pong, or any drinking game for that matter & had a great time. There was alcohol at all these parties, people drank responsibly. Probably the most fun thing was "adult Simon Says". We still laugh our butts off when we talk about it!

I don't have a problem with adults drinking in front of kids, but I don't understand the reason for beer pong at a family function. JMO!

Thank you. this is my whole point. all these neighbors had a perfect opportunity just the week before at an adult only Luau to play beer pong, but they waited for the family party. Just makes no sense to me.

 

[mommasita]

I realize this, as I am a social drinker too. What I am talking about is my neighbors who DID get drunk in front of a bunch of kids. I think that was wrong.

I don't like it either to be honest. I do love to have fun, and drink socially. I used to hide it from my kids, but thought that was just as wrong as my Dad getting so drunk in front of me. So I decided to show them that you CAN drink to have fun, and with limitations.