Kitsune
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Agreed. They don't call it 'Sin City' for nothing. Vegas is about drinking gambling and sex, pure and simple, and anyone who goes to Vegas thinking otherwise is just kidding themselves. Unless you are planning to spend the entire trip sitting around at buffets and Circus Circus (the only place I am aware of on the strip that refers to itself as "family-friendly"), then be a responsible parent and leave the kiddies with grandma! |
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Minky
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I live in Henderson Nevada, which is about 5 minutes from the strip. We have a 6 month old daughter, a 13 1/2 year old son, and a 11 1/2 yr old daughter.
The ONLY place I have EVER taken them is to Circus Circus, GameWorks (DURING THE DAY ONLY!!! because it gets CRAZY there at night with 19+kids!!), and the Buffet at Green Valley Ranch.
I HATE HATE HATE to see people walking around (especially at night) with babies in strollers, or young children on the strip!! This is NO place for children!
As you said there are hundreds of people handing out porn/stripper cards and fliers all over the strip at night. (which I think should NOT be legal-besides the fact that everyone throws them on the ground littering everything)
There is actually a curfew for anyone under 19 on the strip. I believe it's 10pm without an adult and 12pm WITH an adult.
I totally agree with you...........DON'T BRING KIDS TO VEGAS....GET A SITTER!!!!!!!! |
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Wicked Good
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Just like anywhere else in the country there are places that are okay to bring your kids and places that are not in ANY part of ANY city. Okay so the parents with the kid outside Coyote ugly were idiots. Not like they got INSIDE with the kid. But there is nothing wrong with taking your kids to Circus Circus, On the roller coasters or to the shark exhibit. There are countless places that are Okay to take your kids to in Vegas. Like the MGM lions. Not everyone who visits there takes the kids out until all hours of the night. Those people wouldn't be decent parents ANYWHERE. It's like anywhere else common sense... There is a great water park there in Vegas one that is on the top 5 of all in the US. Please just because you weren't at the family friendly places don't assume everyone is going to drag their kid out in the middle of the night. You can take the kids to hoover dam, there are countless of places to take the kids. Get over your self already!
And there are FAMILIES that live in Vegas, they actually has a decent school system... And with an Air Force Base there our government actually sends military families to LIVE there Wow, what a shock! And guess what some people have family that live there or are going to the college there so they have every right to take their kids to see family. Just like people have every right to take their kids where they see fit. Many of the hotels have nanny service, don't blame all parents who take their kids there just because some don't use it.
Suprise suprise but not everyone goes to Vegas for the gambling.... |
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JellyBean
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Please do not post such ignorant statements by asking parents to not bring their children to Las Vegas. There are a huge variety of activities for children of all ages in Las Vegas!
Believe it or not, there ARE children who live in Las Vegas. Must be mind-boggling to you, I know... |
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Lizzy!
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i went to las vegas every year during my childhood. and it didn't hurt me one little bit. so i don't think it is wrong to bring kids to las vegas. just not a night. becouse there is plently of things for kids to do in vegas too. like circus circus and the pools are very good at places like the monte carlo |
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jENNY :] from;argentina
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well... i see your point on bringing them to coyote ugly... is not good at all. but i live in las vegas.. with 3 siblings a 1,7,and 12 yearold.. and we're perfectly fine. and when i was little there would be daycares in some casinos to keep your kids in., and those people probably didnt have a clue about these say cares or they didnt have a babysitter which they should have found. but bringing your kids to vegas.. is no problem unless you have no idea what your doing around here. |
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Laughing Libra
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In the 90s Vegas was family friendly and the theme hotels actually helped put Vegas back on the map. Now Vegas' casinos are targeting adults.
However, I think many people still associate Vegas as being child friendly, which it is not. |
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I know I know!
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What about the people whose parents live in Vegas should they not bring them to visit the grandparents who live there? Sheesh get off your soap box, it really isn't a question your asking your just preaching your opinion. UNLV is a great college so what you saying is if my son goes there I shouldn't bring my kids to Vegas to visit their brother just because you saw some parents who don't know any better about where to bring their children?
And for that matter I have seen kids out at 12 AM asleep in the strolller or crying when Disneyland is closing at midnight in the summer, so because some parents do this should we all not bring our kids to Disneyland too?
I've also seen kids out way too late in the middle of the night at the grocery store or walmart so should I never bring my kids to those places??
Your logic doesn't add up! |
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mdrndncr
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I agree with you 100% about bringing young children to LV. When my sister and I were younger, my parents brought us to LV for the shows. They are just amazing. My parents never left us to gamble, we were there are a family. I think that if communication is open within the family and the children are a little older then I think it is fine if the parents aren't leaving the children to go gamble. |
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naskat48
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I have been to Las Vegas every year since I was 9. I am perfectly normal, and actually knew what porn was before I went out to lovely Las Vegas. If you take your kids out there, then make sure that you explain what they are seeing and explain that it is wrong. It was a learning experience for me when I went to Las Vegas the first couple of years. As far as people have their kids out late at night, that is their choice. If they want to keep their kids out, let them, are you the parental police? |
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Jennifer B
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Well I guess I am one of those idiots who is taking there child to Vegas. My daughter is 12 and why go all the way to New York to see shows and eat at some of the best restaurants in the world. I don't gamble but my husband and his mom(who are both going) do. I want my child to see the world not sit at home because I am afraid people will be offended by her presence. Yes I agree, why take a baby. My daughter has seen stuff happen in the world, geez turn on the news for like 5 minutes. The world isn't all flowers and sunshine. I mean the city where we live is more dangerous. Walk out on the wrong street at night and you can get shot. Have you seen any music videos lately, and your worried about people who might show kids porn. Teach your kids right from wrong, good from bad, and they will be fine in Vegas. |
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Magaly
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Totally agree with you....!!
I do not understand why would someone that is going to "a strip club", or to a casino, would take their kids with them.
Las Vegas, represents an adults playground; Las Vegas is not an Orlando Theme park, like Disney for families.
Are these parents trying to teach their kids gambling, pornography or what? Then we question our society.
I really do not understand...? why they do that...? this is a very good question in deed!!
If you go there, leave your youngster with someone. Do not take them with you. |
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NeNe
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I totally agree, Vegas is no place for kids! Lots of smut lying around not to mention the party atmosphere or the second hand smoke. I had a recent Vegas getaway with my husband, and it seemed like we couldn't escape other people's children. I work part time and am always with my kids. When they are not in school they are with me. While They are truly my world and I adore them, they are a lot of work, and it is nice to get away from time to time. So imagine my dismay when I plan an adult get away, and there are tons of screaming kids around, next to us on the plane, at dinner, in the casino's, and in a show........
I just wanted to say "Please do us a favor and go to Disneyland next time". I know people want to vacation as a family, but please Vegas is not the place to do it. If you are not worried about exposing your children to age inappropriate things, give the rest of us who want to be kid free for a change a break, Please! |
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Tomorrow is a New Day
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I agree. Plus, the casinos are filled with way too much smoke for children. |
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virtualguy92107
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Since the kid was fast asleep, does it matter whether he was in a stroller, under parental supervision or in his crib with a babysitter watching TV two rooms away?
Lots of people don't have a trusted support system at home. Those that do might be wanting to do other things with the kids plus a night in Vegas on the only vacation they get. They also might be aware that the kids can see all the porn they want on the home computer. |
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Amy
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To the families that live in Vegas, you have every right to live and have your children there, and to the families visiting you are absolutely correct to say that the kids should come and visit. I think this question is more directed towards families that come to be tourists on the strip looking for the place that was family oriented for a matter of a couple of years. Most tourists that come to LV do so to either gamble, party, drink exorbitant amounts of alcohol, go to a bachelor/ette party, or get married. Now I know some people go along with to go to the pools or the shows, shopping or golf or whatever else. But the majority of people go for the first reasons. Sorry if you disagree LVians.
As someone in the travel industry I used to always ask why someone wanted to bring their kids with them when they said they were going as a family. LV did not have the draw for families until the 90's and it didn't work well for the city so it has gone back to it's old ways. Kids need to be protected at early ages. So I agree that if there is not a safe place for the kids to be, don't bring them. Spend time somewhere else. The same families who bring their infants/toddlers/kids to LV probably wouldn't be caught dead with them in the middle of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. It's time to use some common sense and look at the big picture, your job as a parent is to keep your kids as safe as possible while training them to be good adults. Being exposed to porn, gambling, drinking, and other bad habits is not setting a good example. |
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LA_MEXI_T21
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Cuz parents are cheep and don't want to waste money on a babysitter |
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King Kirby Kirt L
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Money is everything in vegas so they dont care who you bring.
But for the parents they just want to have a picture of them In vegas w/ thier kids and most ppl in vegas are tourist they only got 1 chance to see it and have a picture of them other than disneyland, they want their tour to be worth it, comming in US is not cheap and easy. |
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Zippy
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Vegas was and still is a playground for Adults it is shame that the Vegas fools tried to make it a kid friendly site I wouldn't recommend bringing kids under 14 at this age and older they can handle the smut and still take in some of the better venues there is still Art and Exhibits that are astounding |
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BONE
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because what happens in las vegas stays in las vegas |
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db14
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Vegas used to cater to families. Now people probably can't get child care Or dont want to pay for it so they just bring them. |
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Apples69
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I think they just don't have babysitters because when I think about myself I don't care who I leave them to as long as i have fun. |
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