Nix the Children's/Family Aspect of the Festival

[TyteFystedFolkie]

[quote="PaulC"][img]http://www.rockyandbullwinkle.com/jwt/media/bullwinkle_bg1.jpg[/img][/quote]

I gotta get another hat!!

[TyteFystedFolkie]

[quote="boyhowdy"][quote="TyteFystedFolkie"]How about folks willing to pay an additional amount to subsidize the family tent, do so.[/quote]

Ad absurdium, then.

I have two kids, and my wife and I volunteer -- we spend more time at kids stuff than adult stuff, honestly. Three main areas for kids come to mind: mainstage amphitheater, craft tent, and kid performance tent. My parents come, too, and take the kids to events. We spend more money on food and crafts for our kids than for us. And I am one of those kids that grew up at the festival. Plus, I note that the adults USE the kid tent for a whole day of workshops on Thursday; eliminate that tent, and the adult workshops get cancelled.

Oh, and we couldn't go if it cost more for the kids. And we couldn't go if there was not a draw for the kids. So you'd lose all we give, from cash to volunteering.

So, given all that, how about adults willing to pay a premium to subsidize the adult tent(s), do so? After all, it is clear that the adults are the true drain on the festival resources, since a kidless family spends far less at the fest, and uses far more, proportionally, of the fest resources (programs, bands, staffing, late night stages, Thursday workshops, camping space, etc.).

That would, incidentally, be you, TF. I'll be here waiting for your gen'rous donation.

Without the kids, you'd be out standing in your empty field.[/quote]

Regarding your spin about who is really paying the freight at FRFF, DREAM ON!!!

BTW, those non-substantive Thursday afternoon workshop could EASILY be held elsewhere.

[allisonhenry]

Notice that I am not beginning my comment by quoting someone else...

One of the only times I actually find myself motivated to have kids is when we are at Falcon Ridge (no jokes about the conception of said child in a tent, ha ha ha). I see everyone with their babies in carriers and toddlers in backpacks, and I think, "It would be great to bring a kid here."

What? Is that the wrong reason to reproduce?

[horvendile]

I am going to be very good and not make a joke at Phil's expense.

Notice that I am not beginning my comment by quoting someone else...

One of the only times I actually find myself motivated to have kids is when we are at Falcon Ridge (no jokes about the conception of said child in a tent, ha ha ha). I see everyone with their babies in carriers and toddlers in backpacks, and I think, "It would be great to bring a kid here."

What? Is that the wrong reason to reproduce?

[Liza]

A child's value should not be judged by how much revenue they generate.

This is quite truly the most beautifully perfect thing ever written. Thank you for that.

FRFF is about families and the children. The children are the future of the festival. Always have and always will be.

Last year when my baby was 3 mts old, I had young men and women coming up to me telling me they were the same age when their parents brought them there.

what would anyone be thinking if they neglected the most important part of people's lives????

[Liza]

I am going to be very good and not make a joke at Phil's expense.

Notice that I am not beginning my comment by quoting someone else...

One of the only times I actually find myself motivated to have kids is when we are at Falcon Ridge (no jokes about the conception of said child in a tent, ha ha ha). I see everyone with their babies in carriers and toddlers in backpacks, and I think, "It would be great to bring a kid here."

What? Is that the wrong reason to reproduce?

Oh...

My..

GOD.

Alison, for the sake of being nice, I will refrain from listing all the reasons ALL the reasons some people should not conceive. You and Phil are not on that list. I hope to see you one summer wearing a lil one!!!

: )

[Lew]

A child's value should not be judged by how much revenue they generate.

This is quite truly the most beautifully perfect thing ever written. Thank you for that.

I agree, but credit for *my* post belongs to Happytown. She didn't realize I was still logged on. (I probably should let her write all *my* posts !)