Adult Only Beach Area

[wombat2u2004]

You need an Advert to tell you about prune juice?

Whats with all the punning lately?

The threads are getting scrambled, and I'm getting egg-sasperated!

Prunes ??? What a gas !!!!
Wom

[Catty1]

Oh, no, these puns won't be running out any time soon....

[wombat2u2004]

Oh, no, these puns won't be running out any time soon....

I agree.........and I've been PUNching the wall all day trying to think up new ones.
Wom

[Catty1]

I'm flush with ideas myself....

[wombat2u2004]

This post is really going down the drain !!!!!

[critter crazy]

I think it is a great Idea. I have two kids, but there are always times when I need to be alone, and a beach definitely sounds like the perfect spot!! I just wish it was closer to me, so I could be one of the many enjoying it!!

[Catty1]

Okay, I'll pipe down!

[Twisterdog]

I have kids, and I LOVE the idea of "child-free" zones!

I have always thought the idea of "child-free" sections in restaurants would be wonderful!

Even if you have kids, you don't necesarily want to be with kids all the time! In fact, you tend to value your "child-free" time all the more.

There are places where smokers can't go, where pets can't go ... what is so wrong about places kids can't go?

[wombat2u2004]

Ah I dunno. Some people like time away from their kids, we are all different I suppose. I never did, We included the kids absolutely everywhere we went, which was as a family.....it's the way we were, and how we enjoyed ourselves.
Still.....if ya like ya space away from the kids....then go for it.
Wom

[wombat2u2004]

Okay, I'll pipe down!

Ya mean all of your puns have been WIPED out ?????

[Cataholic]

Ah I dunno. Some people like time away from their kids, we are all different I suppose. I never did, We included the kids absolutely everywhere we went, which was as a family.....it's the way we were, and how we enjoyed ourselves.
Still.....if ya like ya space away from the kids....then go for it.
Wom

Just yesterday, a otherwise pleasant conversation with someone I have known for years turned slightly nasty because of this issue. I, too, include Jonah in everything/everywhere I go.* I was told I need to "find 'me' time", "develop interests" (which is funny, as my only real interest right now is finding time to exercise), and how I will grow out of this feeling. Everyone has different 'needs' when it comes to themselves and thier children. My need, and I have this silly idea that I know what is best for me, is not to spend time away from my child- other than my work time.

While I have no problem with a kid-free zone for the reasons stated above, I can't imagine availing myself of it, either. I just happen to like kids. Mine, yours, and those not otherwise classified.

*- I don't do some things because I don't think they are kid appropriate/kid friendly. I wouldn't take Jonah to a wedding, for instance. Or, a funeral. Or, a adult party. I might not go, either, but, I would never insist that he be included.

[lizbud]

Cataholic, You sound like me when my children were pre-school age.
You couldn't pry me away from them. It wasn't until they were old enough
for grade school that I experienced "withdrawal" symptoms & didn't know
what to do with myself anymore. Getting to know yourself again and doing
things just for yourself is kinda weird at first.

[Cataholic]

Yeah, I think there is/will be a gradual weaning, but, for me (and Jones), it isn't now.

[mruffruff]

For some stay-at-home mothers, a break from the kids is a great thing. When mine were under 5, I would have loved a few minutes to myself. After they were 5, I was working so I got some quiet time and could enjoy being with them when I was home.

Now that I'm 'senior', I can enjoy others' kids at times. But I would appreciate adult only areas, just as I appreciate the non-smoking areas of restaurants.

[wombat2u2004]

I was told I need to "find 'me' time", "develop interests"

My "me time and interests" were everything to do with my children.
People who don't have children will never really fully understand that.
Wom