Taking a 12 y.o. to Hooters to celebrate his B-day?

[EROS]

BEWARE..............this woman is DANGEROUS to the 12 year old boys of America

 

[TimeforMe]

Eros, spoken like a true man.

 

[Poohbear123]

I have been to Hooters, and all I have seen is 18-22 year old young GOOD looking girls, waitressing for Xtra money for College, etc. A few I know of, are young Mothers. Believe me, if they thought Hooters was demeaning, they would NOT work there! (Yes, and my Hooters are sometimes BIGGER than thiers, I know my BUTT IS!)

 

[Blondie]

Originally posted by CBRorBust
I still don't get why the mom is wanting to take her son to Hooters.

His parents are in the process of a divorce and the father is rarely, if ever, around to celebrate anything with him. I guess she is trying to play the father role here, that is just my observation.

Is your son even interested in going?

That would be a big YES! Both are interested in going.

I've made a few calls to some friends who I know have either been there, or would know someone who has been there.

Our local Hooters is a sports bar with waitresses in tank tops and shorts. I've been told that they aren't "pouring out" of their shirts and it's pretty low key.

 

[Deb in IA]

EROS, dear, will Mrs. EROS allow you to take Cameron there for his 12 th birthday?

 

[EROS]

Originally posted by TimeforMe
A place entitled Hooters' main purpose is to bring attention and as Dan said, view women in a demeaning manner.

Of course, DAN certainly does not have to be a patron at Hooters . However, I do NOT feel that the women who work there feel "demeaned" or "diminished". Let's remember.........Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation to "free" the slaves.

I suppose that some here would feel that the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models are "belittled" by their scanty garb ........EROS thinks......NOT!!!!!

 

[POLLY ANN]

The heck with the women falling out of their shirts, is the FOOD any good?!!!! LOL

 

[Fantasia Girl]

I don't see anything wrong with an adult going to Hooters, however I do believe it is sending the wrong message to young people. It is objectifying women and demeaning, I realize the women that work there are adults and made the choice to work there, but young people cannot reason that way, boys see the women running around in skimpy outfits acting like bimbos and, I think, get the message that it is ok to ogle women because that is what they are there for. Young girls get the message that women should be dressed skimpy and act like a bimbo to get attention from males.

I don't see a problem with an adult going because they should be mature enough to realize it's just a good time, and in the "real world" you cannot stare at women's breasts and get away with it without a slap in the face or a few choice words. But as far as a child going.....I think Chuck E Cheese is more appropriate. They are going to grow up so fast in the next few years, why rush it?

JMHO

 

[Ranatra]

What's the point I wonder?
I personally wouldn't do it or let my 12 yr old go with a friend.
There going to do this stuff on their own soon enough,(like as soon as they get that drivers license!) why rush it?

 

[TimeforMe]

OK--let me ask you this then EROS, what is the "draw" and the reason why most people frequent Hooters? Is it because the cuisine is so good, or because it's a great place to bring the family, or is it perhaps to look at some young, attractive girl's HOOTERS????????? Whether she actually FEELS demeaned or not, the intent is the same. And, as a matter of fact, I do think SI swimsuit issue is for exactly the same reason. That's why it's in SI and not Good Housekeeping.

 

[CamColt]

I dont about the kids, but from my one experience there, I wont be going back. I ended up there one afternoon before a Bruins game. A big fight broke out and ended up on our table! 1 woman was in there with a baby and a waitress helped her leave the restaurant so they wouldnt get hurt. It was quite a scene. The worst part is the fight was over the Bruins/Rangers... a year that both teams stunk!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Originally posted by Poohbear123
....all I have seen is 18-22 year old young GOOD looking girls, waitressing for Xtra money for College, etc. A few I know of, are young Mothers. Believe me, if they thought Hooters was demeaning, they would NOT work there....

I have not personally seen, but do know there are 18-22 year old, young good looking girls, some who are in college, and/or are young mothers, who are hookers who are just doing it to earn extra money. I would think that they may think that work is demeaning, but they do it for the money, demeaning work or not. I am not saying or insinuating that Hooter waitresses are hookers, but I am saying that it is presumptious to think one may not work there if they thought it demeaning. I am confident that there are many people, men and women, who do jobs they know or think are demeaning, because it pays them money. The theme of that chain is using women, selling women, and demeaning them in the process, all in the name of money. Again, JMO.

 

[Fantasia Girl]

I would think that they may think that work is demeaning, but they do it for the money, demeaning work or not.

I agree Dan, I had a job for a while that I knew was VERY demeaning to women....but at the time it was all I could do to make ends meet. I think most of the women that work there know it's not the most respectable job, but are probaly doing it because they have to. I like to think no woman would take a job to be ogled and hounded by men because they thought it was fun.

 

[EROS]

Originally posted by Dan Murphy

The theme of that chain is using women, selling women, and demeaning them in the process, all in the name of money.

I feel that THIS comment is DEMEANING to all women who are cocktail waitresses, models, dancers, and the like . It's sooooooooooo easy to get paternalistic and righteous about the vocational choices that people make. Hey, no one says that any of us have to go to their bars,see their shows,etc.

 

[helenabear]

I have been to a Hooters a few times and I do not think it is an appropriate place for 12 year olds to go for a birthday party. It does objectify women by flaunting certain aspects of their bodies. Having been to three different locations in the mid-west I can say that nothing was ever "hanging out" however the short shorts worn and the shirts pulled back so that they remain as tight as possible showed to me that the focus of this place was not on the food served but on the servers themselves. To try and take a bunch of pre-teen boys to a place like that is just wrong IMO. So if I had a 12 year old boy, I sure as heck wouldn't let him go there.

 

[JohnTBap]

One time when my brother was "coming of age" we were at a cafeteria with my grandparents. Now, I'm not quite sure which of the ladies there was the inspiration, but when we were leaving my brother asked to carry my grandmother's purse so as to avoid embarrassment. My grandfather just couldn't understand why a boy would want to carry a purse.

SO.....what I mean to say is - I hope that the birthday boy gets to carry the purse.

 

[Deb in IA]

LOL, JTB.

One of my collegues is a male nurse, now married, and definitely heterosexual. He vividly recalls seeing a detailed video in nursing school about BREAST SELF EXAMINATION, a very important subject, of course.

Well, let's just say that he suddenly needed to put his notebooks and folders in his lap . . .

 

[kidzmom3]

I concur with some other views here. It's not really so much what the girls are wearing or how they look. It is the entire concept of the resteraunt. Look at our beautiful women. I would not want my son (9) to go to a resteraunt, where the entertainment is to look at the women. Yes, he could look at many scantily clad women in various other venues, but I would not want to take him to a place that specifically advertises come and ogle. (well maybe they don't say come and ogle, but they want you to)

 

[Mermaid02]

What a stupid idea.

 

[gemmie214]

Hmmm, I wonder if the main focus of the restaurant is NOT HOOTERS then why are there NOT older experienced waitresses or for that fact waiters working for the chain. In experience I mean having years of experience in that field. Would a 55 year old woman be welcomed as a waitress at Hooters? I think not. She must be missing something that makes her employment desirable to the company and it is NOT years of training or job expertise. If it is not about job skills and it is not about the terrific food then lets all call it what it is. It is about the Hooters.
I would not wish to see a table of 12 year olds there. I just do not think it is neccessary, try the lazer tag place.