Despite the lifestyle I've tried to lead, I've somehow attracted those that feel the need to breed and "cramp my camping style" (an LOL in case they really are offended because you know how those breeding types can get with new born Tarquin and Annabella) But I wonder how many of you out there really don't want new borns, babies and youngsters unable to grasp the concepts of "life" camping with you??
I have 2 little uns, but there is a time to bring them, and times to go solo, or just with the missus. Im sure some folks will disagree, but i dont think personally there is a time to camp with kids at bugjam, but every year someone can be heard complaining about drunk people enjoying themselves, whilst said little folk are trying to sleep!! on the other hand we took my daughter to circle ya wagens when she was 2, and had a great time, as it is aimed at families, with the option to hit the football club bar in the evening. IMHO of course, each to their own.
Definitely a time and place to bring kids. Couple of years back at bug jam a fella and his young one (probably 3 or 4) started pitching up next to us. We knew we would be loud and late and mentioned it and he got snotty so I turned my music up to the max. He soon moved. Childish I know but there are some places that are just not 'right' for small ones.
We go to the Lotus Festival every year, and always bring the kids. Last year they were 4 years old and about a month old. We camp next to the marquee with stage & PA and just make sure we're the loudest group on the campsite.
im inclined to agree, i have been to quite a few festivals and shows and had people with children camp next to me. and it has always been a nightmare. on more than one occasion i have witnessed the 'parents' just get absolutely plastered and let their kids run riot. once one of the little brats hit my car with a football leaving a huge dent in the quarter panel, and extremely unpleasant results when i complained. as has been said there is a time and place for little ones, and im all for you bringing them along if you will act like the responsible parent your supposed to be, but if you want to get plastered and wander off randomly, for gods sake leave the kids at home!! i dont have kids, thank god, but if i did i would definitely think twice before taking them somewhere like that..
We go to a couple of camps which are strictly "Adults Only" .......... get your minds out of the gutter, not THAT sort of camp The minimum age is 16 for these & parents are warned that they have to be the responsible adult, we used to take eldest unmarried & it was always fine. The other camps are "Family Friendly" & those with young ones know that where our lot is camped will be rowdy & late finishing especially after the amount of alcohol we normally do consume. Also there will be things smoked, you know cigarettes, cigars & the like If both sides are respectful of the others then there should be no aggro, I know that's never going to happen but we usually get through it OK.
I love my kids, and love family life, but there is a time and place for them. My main priority is to protect my loved ones from my friends on TLB especially Birdy so I camp alone
When I was at grill n chill I got up at 6.30 am (im always an early bird) open the doors to find some 10 year old sitting in my chair who had apparently been there a while as he was awake and bored and his parents were asleep. He wasnt from any vans near me so no idea where he came from. I made polite conversation for 5mins then got back in the van amd closed the door until he went.
we took our girls to Run to the Hills last year as they being 11 and 13 they were old enough and they loved it. don't tend to do shows anyway but we have bought them so when we camping they have respect for other campers. to be honest it's the so called modern parents who let their kids run riot and express them selves while they obnoxiously drink red wine in their own little world. don't get me wrong each to their own but some adults are as much to blame as the kids. that's why my ideal campsite would be isolated with close friend. with a sea view.
Children should be seen and not heard. There's a place for everything and everything has it's place. Never work with children or animals. All these famous phrases should apply, however, this is not an ideal world. I love kids - as long as they're someone elses. Couldn't eat a whole one though.
Excellent idea, if you go to a kids party in your Jimmy Saville tracksuit and blond wig i'd imagine the buffet is easy to navigate too?
Kids are great fun. Amusing and charming. However they are also annoying little sods. Ive no kids. Purely because I also think they are little parasitic money pits. My bus is the only parasitic money pit I can afford. Whilst kids can be amusing etc, first thing in the morning when they are screaming blue murder they represent the spawn of Satan. So I sympathise with all the above. I'd like to say something more supportive of them but I am jealous of their youthful carefree lifestyle, so they can bugger off somewhere else or just keep quiet. If any dare camp near me I shall put this on repeat (ex scooterists may recognise this)
Kids? Take 'em with you - you're a family. When my kids were young enough to be kids still, if kids weren't welcome we didn't go. If it was noisy it was noisy - all part of life's rich pattern. Other peoples? I love them, but they're not my responsibility so I carry on as normal. To be expected to behave differently because someone bought their kids into an "adult" atmosphere is a non-starter.
Kids are fine, but if you bred 'em, you mind 'em ..... don't expect others who either have no small children or have chosen not to breed to look after & amuse them for you.
