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This is a discussion on Would you lie about your child's age? within the Debate forums, part of the Say Anything category; Would you ever lie about your child's age to get a discount, like maybe the children's plate at ...
Maybe. Depends on what and where it is. I would only fib a little too. We have this one place we eat at, buffet style, that charges for 1 and over. That to me, is insane. So until Adam was around 18 months, he was still 11 months. That is about the only circumstance I would do it.
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Carissa, mommy to Adam 5/19/05
and Megan 12/27/07
First weight loss goal 30lbs by my 30th Birthday November 5th
Have done it and will continue to do it. My son doesn't eat $6+ worth of food, i am lucky if he will eat a plate full.
And yes i have even done it at amusement parks... so sue me.
__________________ Audra Mommy to James 8-26-03 Ayla 2-23-06
I picked maybe as well. Mainly it was for the food reason. My kids are older now, but most restaurants let you order off the kids menu up until 12 years old. I give my kids the option of ordering off either menu....the waiters never ask their age.
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Jenny
*wife to Andrew * mom to Tamberly (13), Michael (11), and Emily (born 3-25-08)*
I chose never because I remember my parents doing it, among other things, and I feel it sets a bad example. The little bit of money I would save doesn't seem worth teaching my kids to lie in order to cheat out a few dollars.
Nope - as other's have said it is a bad example to set for your child - lying to gain something. I don't lie. I don't want my child to think that lying for gain is a good thing.
My child is smaller for her age, and I could easily lie if I wanted to - but that is the wrong lesson to teach her.
Nope - as other's have said it is a bad example to set for your child - lying to gain something. I don't lie. I don't want my child to think that lying for gain is a good thing.
I agree. And I wouldn't lie about my child's age for any reason.
Not sure. Ours is just under two months still though. I think 1 year and up is crazy!
But I definitely wouldn't do it where she could hear, because kids will tell off on you quick.
I voted absolutely, but it would never be for anything big. I've taken advantage myself saying I'm younger than I am when I could pass for it. Why spend more money than you have to?
NEVER have and never will. My son was 16 mo old and it was $5 for over age 1 at the movie theater, we still paid for him b/c he for the most part took up a seat.
We didnt agree with it costing $50+ to get my now 3 yr old into Disneyland BUT when we got in we realized he can go on 90% of the rides so why shouldnt we pay for him? We went 3 days before his bday so we didnt have to pay, but we are going back in 3 weeks. the rest of us have 3-day park hoppers but we are buying him a full day ticket b/c we dont see a reason to lie about it. try telling him hes not 3. We also have Sea World passes and its 3+ for a kids ticket. we got ours before he was free so again when we go we will be buying him a pass too (its buy 1 day, get the year free).
I also dont lie about my age. Why should I? I want my children to be honest and I mean come on, places are trying to stay in business what if EVERYONE with a 4 yr old lied and said they were 3 so it was free. When does it stop? next thing you know parents of 5 yr olds will be trying to figure out why a 4 yr old can go in but their 5 yr old cant? If you dont like the price, dont go!!! I hate Disneylands prices so we only go when we get the deals. (they recently had a law enforcement one here in CA so we saved ALOT otherwise we wouldnt have gone)
as for buffets and restaurants, I think lying to save $6 is insane. you arent just paying for the food, you are paying the wages of those serving you.
that being said, the only thing Ive ever taken advantage of is a buffet that says no sharing and I give some to my now 1 yr old. I always make sure its okay first and 1 time the place wanted to charge me $2 for his portion and I agreed and paid the $2 so he could have his own food (mostly fruit and meat strips but he def ate more than $2 worth, lol)
Last edited by YankeesFan : 03-07-2008 at 07:46 PM.
Nope. I would, but my son would pick up on it and I don't want him to think it's okay, because it is hard for young children to distinguish between lying about that and lying about other things. I can see why people do it, and I don't blame them, but I don't think I would.
No, my husband and I pride ourselves on our honesty. All of our kids are grown, but we would not lie about the grandkids age either. Telling lies is wrong no matter how you want to spin it. We just would not do it.
I wouldn't lie either. Not that I could get away with it because my kids never looked younger than they were. I wouldn't lie about my age either. I actually like the reaction when people find out my age. It's generally a "No way!" LOL
Would you lie about your child's age?
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Why should I? I want my children to be honest and I mean come on, places are trying to stay in business what if EVERYONE with a 4 yr old lied and said they were 3 so it was free. When does it stop? next thing you know parents of 5 yr olds will be trying to figure out why a 4 yr old can go in but their 5 yr old cant? If you dont like the price, dont go!!! I hate Disneylands prices so we only go when we get the deals. (they recently had a law enforcement one here in CA so we saved ALOT otherwise we wouldnt have gone)
