Why do people have to bring crying/wild babies to weddings?

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TNM93

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Originally posted by: NFS4

How can parents be so inconsiderate on such a joyous occasion for people?

Some people just have bratty kids. They probably cut them a lot of slack because they would go insane if they didn't. I'm sure when you were that age, you had your outbursts. ;)
 

Ornery

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Kids these days get "time out" for acting like little sh!ts

I raised two boys into their teens without ever once hitting or spanking them, even during the "terrible twos". They are respectful and have the very best manners. Credit goes to Maria Montessori. Discipline does not equal corporal punishment, but discipline is critical just the same. (I never used "timeouts" either, I have no idea what the point of that is!)
 

alkemyst

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Originally posted by: I Saw OJ
You also have to remember, that the parents kind of get desensitized to the babies crying. While it may be bothering the whole wedding party, the mother has become so desensitized to the crying that she hardly even notices.

That?s still no reason to bring a baby to a wedding. Also WTF is with parents bringing their kids to the most not appropriate movies. Went to see "The exorcism of Emily Rose" 10:45pm showing, freaking idiotic mother brings her infant child in there. Jesus, some people just make me upset

heres a PSA for you;

Attention all 16 year old mothers of newborn babies!! You can?t keep doing the things you used to do anymore! You now have another life to take care of. We know you screwed your life up by having a baby at such a young age, but please, don?t ruin this childs life just because you refuse to grow up!!


/rant


your rant was ruined when you focused on just 16 yo mothers....

WTF does that have to do with this thread? You try to win one over with the 'I am here to take care of you' line and failed?

:roll:
 

MichaelD

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Originally posted by: Bateluer
Its forshadowing. Married couples bring their whiny brats to weddings to let the newly weds see whats in their future. :p

FTW
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alkemyst

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Originally posted by: Ornery
Kids these days get "time out" for acting like little sh!ts

I raised two boys into their teens without ever once hitting or spanking them, even during the "terrible twos". They are respectful and have the very best manners. Credit goes to Maria Montessori. Discipline does not equal corporal punishment, but discipline is critical just the same. (I never used "timeouts" either, I have no idea what the point of that is!)

worthless without the years you raised them.

kids know more today and will confront their parents on it.
 

Ornery

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Maria Montessori died in 1952, but her methods are still effective.

They start when the child is an infant and continue through school age. Starting good habits early is the key. Doesn't matter how much kids question, and that's actually the point. You WANT the kids to think and do for themselves from the very beginning!
 

alkemyst

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Originally posted by: Ornery
Maria Montessori died in 1952, but her methods are still effective.

They start when the child is an infant and continue through school age. Starting good habits early is the key. Doesn't matter how much kids question, and that's actually the point. You WANT the kids to think and do for themselves from the very beginning!

mmmkay.
 

eelw

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Umm, if they were sitting in the 1st or 2nd row, most likely immediate family. As the bride or groom, wouldn't you want your entire family there?
 

themroc27

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is a wild baby kind of like a "wild animal"..? wtf, how "wild" can a baby even be, for pete's sake
 

Gooberlx2

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At my sister's wedding small children were intentionally NOT allowed. In fact, I don't think anyone under 21 was allowed (with a few exceptions, but still 18+). It was by far the best wedding I've ever been to for that reason.
 

conjur

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*If* I were to get married again, it would be an elopement to Vegas and I'm getting married in a chapel by an Elvis impersonator!
 

Kelvrick

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These are the same kinda people who don't metnion that they're bringing their kid to the reception and yet still expect their kid to have a chair!

At my brother's wedding of 150, we had 2 extra tables because we knew the damn ghetto people would be doing it, and somehow, those two tables filled up, AND took the extra table that the staff would have sat. This was horrible as I was one of hte best men and ushers.

OMG. Thats why my wedding reception is not only going to be on a boat so people who show up late are left behind and I'll have to figure out some fool-proof way to prevent disruptive kids from being there without offending them. I personaly don't mind offending them, but i'm sure the bride will be like, but they're family...
 

ribbon13

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Originally posted by: themroc27
is a wild baby kind of like a "wild animal"..? wtf, how "wild" can a baby even be, for pete's sake

"Please remember that the guarantee does not cover shark bite, bear attack and children under five.?
 

NFS4

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Originally posted by: themroc27
is a wild baby kind of like a "wild animal"..? wtf, how "wild" can a baby even be, for pete's sake

The todler in the back was kicking and screaming and stomping around the pew. Not to mention being a loud and interruptive during the ceremony. THAT is wild.
 

waggy

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heh i agree. on things like this kids should NOT be allowed.

But we went to a wedding about 3 weeks ago. Where they wanted the kids there. My daughter is 3 and we said we would get a sitter. they asked us to bring her because there was going to be other children there.

during the ceremony the kids sat and played. It was actually nice hearing the kids playing as quiet as they could (which was not very quiet heh) while they were doing the ceremony.

Since i was the best man my daughter wanted to come up with me. she did get a little upset that she couldn't.

Even the reception was kid friendly. They has sandwiches and juice box's for the kids. Also the place we had it (bride's mothers) had a nice play set in the back for the kids.


But for a formal wedding? no i wouldn't take the children.