When it comes to weddings, many people choose to have no children there. Some individuals believe that children can totally ruin a wedding.
Despite having kids in their family that they know and love, some people want their day to be child-free and easy. Plus, some weddings run pretty late into the evening , too. No parent wants to deal with kids who had no sleep the night before.
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Some feel as though kids can totally derail their wedding day.
Couples feel as though there are times when kids can ruin a wedding entirely. Kids can get bored during sentimental parts, like the ceremony, and cause a scene and totally ruin it.
Despite people’s feelings about having kids at weddings, some who are invited get offended.
While some may understand why couples do not want to have kids at their wedding, others get angry and offended when their kids are not invited to a wedding.
Recently, one Twitter user sparked a debate online about weddings and children when they shared their opinions on the matter.
Alice shared online that she was going to get “slated” for their opinion but, shared that people are “perfectly entitled” to request that no children attend their wedding.
Many people online happened to agree with Alice on her view.
Many online pointed out that weddings are planned and given notice so far in advance, it’s really impossible for someone to not find a babysitter or a family member to watch their kids.
Others shared that they have seen their own family members and how they act at social events.
Another Twitter user shared that being at social events with their own nieces and nephews clearly shows and proves that they can not act accordingly.
One person argued that couples get a bad rep when they say no kids.
Missy shared that if someone doesn’t want kids at their wedding, it doesn’t make them anti-children. There are just some places kids shouldn’t come or be welcome, and weddings are oftentimes one of those places.
Many others felt like kids would just be bored at a wedding.
Another Twitter user shared that so often, kids are bored out of their minds at weddings. They get pretty tired listening to speeches and sitting through the ceremony. Plus, parents deserve a night away from their kids sometimes.
However, some people argued that having kids at your wedding can be special.
One person said that she remembers having a kid-free wedding and some very important people did not attend due to this. Now, having kids of their own, they wish they did things differently.
Others said to look at it from another perspective.
Sarah shared that if you were close with someone, close enough to invite them to your wedding, you should probably invite their children or understand why they won’t want to come.
Some shared that it’s fun to see kids being kids at weddings.
While guests may slightly remember a wedding, but maybe not because they go to so many weddings over the years, kids will never forget the special day to dress up and be included.
There were many Twitter users who couldn’t see leaving out family members, though.
While kids can be a lot, if you have nieces and nephews, many were wondering how you can just not include them and leave them out of your special day.
Some also shared that it’s a way for kids to learn how to behave in social settings.
The best way to learn how to behave is to be taught through modeling. If kids do not attend weddings and social gatherings like that, they may never know how to properly behave in them in the first place.
One bride said she couldn’t imagine her day without her nieces and other family members who were children.
A picture is worth 1,000 words. Clearly, this photo shows how precious it can be to have your loved ones there with you to share in the memories, and can always look back on the photos with love.
On the opposite side, some people just straight up felt weddings were a total waste of money.
One person said the better option is to not even have a giant wedding in which you have to choose whether or not to have kids there. Just elope, do your own thing, and save your money for something else.
Clearly, everyone is divided right down the middle.
While there are many who have their reasons for excluding kids, there are also those who feel as though kids should always be included if they are important and special to you. It’s safe to say, to each their own.
