Why do adults bring their children to Las Vegas?

[blueamy66]

Aren't there more appropriate places for a family vacation?

[WI_DEM]

1. Circus-Circus!!!

[MineralMan]

6. Now that's a good idea.

Have you ever taken a good look at the adult folks who hang out up on the second level of the casino there, with the kids' games and arcade? It's not pretty.

[seabeyond]

21. decades ago, dad had a business meeting in las vegas and took us as family vacation

stayed at circus circus. was great. pool, entertainment and we were old enough to be able to leave mom in hotel room obsessively watching the watergate hearings, ranting and raving and we had the freedom to play and entertained.

we didnt take many vacations but that was one of the best.

[underpants]

30. ICK! I wouldn't take my daughter into that cesspool

hell *I* didn't even want to touch anything in that place.

but that is just me

[Deep13]

2. I have no fucking idea. nt

[NV Whino]

3. Las Vegas has been promoting itself as a family destination for some time.

Most of the major hotels have day care and special activities for the kids. Not to mention the whole Disneyland aspect of the newer hotels.

[Stevenmarc]

11. Not to mention a shitload of Mormon investment

[SoCalDem]

43. They regretted that "plan" almost as soon as they started it

The whole "idea" of Vegas has always been a place for the grownups to play hooky, have fun, and do it without the "family thing".

Vegas lost a LOT of their "regulars" when they started tripping over kids everywhere, and vegas is not a "safe" place for unattended kids of any age.

Casinos don't allow them, for obvious reasons. Childcare in hotels is costly, and there are plenty of places that are truly family-friendly, so why not just go there with the kids, and then go to Vegas without the kids.

We go once a year, and accidentally took our kids one time..what a FIASCO. It cost us more than it would have to have hired someone to come to our house & stay with them, AND take them to Disneyland while we were gone..:)..and No one had much fun. ( I have to go, since I'm the tournament organizer, and they begged us to come along)

[ProgressiveProfessor]

46. It also stopped doing a while back

[Democrats_win]

4. On the way to Disneyland, of course!

[mainer]

5. Because they can't find a babysitter?

Actually, there's lots for kids to see in Las Vegas. Just a walk through the Venetian Hotel, or the Star Trek museum would enthrall any kid.

[imdjh]

7. Why do people go to Las Vegas?

I've never understood it- but then I'm not a cruise ship, luxury hotel, vacation = sitting on my ass eating shrimp and feeling pampered kind of guy.

I'm a beach and river kind of guy.

[crispini]

37. The SHOWS

If you like spectacle, the Vegas shows are completely unmatched. My family goes every year to see the latest Cirque du Soleil extravaganza.

[scheming daemons]

8. It's better for them than any place run by Disney Corp.

Let 'em learn about real life.... not the pablum that Disney Corp. feeds 'em.

[katandmoon]

15. What is real about the Las Vegas experience? It's as fake as it gets.

It just parts you from your money differrently than Disney does.

[scheming daemons]

18. It's parts you from your money the way that Wall Street does.....

;-)

[Nye Bevan]

31. You mean... that's not a *real* pyramid?

NOOOOOOOOO!

[napi21]

9. By design, Las Vegas has incorporated a lot of kid oriented things

over the last ten or so years.

[KansDem]

10. It gives them a early education on how Wall Street works?

Perhaps the banking industry, as well? :shrug:

[Soylent Brice]

12. we have a winner.

[fishwax]

13. collateral?

:shrug:

[JHB]

33. I believe the Vegas term is "marker"... n/t

[Vickers]

14. If you're dumb enough to gamble, you're dumb enough to do ANYTHING.

:thumbsup:

[blueamy66]

24. Okay. I'll accept that.

But, how do the parents gamble?

It seems to me that they spend all their time at the pool, watching scantily clad people getting drunk. I wouldn't want my kids exposed to that.

What, does one parent stay in the room while the other gambles? And they switch off?

AND, we have won some cash on this trip. So, sometimes gambing is good. Not to mention the free drinkies.

:toast:

[Warpy]

16. Las Vegas is neatly packaged sin

for suburban churchgoers. It's one of the few places they can take the kids that are also adult friendly, with places to drop the kids off while Mom and Dad play. There are also venues that are extremely kid friendly.

It's a lot more fun for adults without the kids, of course, but there is no rule that says you have to put bourbon in their bottles if you have to drag them along.

[arcadian]

17. Is this another Michael Jackson thread?

[DearAbby]

27. No

click your heels and say " whooo hooo ooo...there's no place like home, there's no place like home...you know Scarecrow, I am gonna miss you the most...there's no place like home."

[Tim01]

19. I have heard Vegas is an awsome place for kids.

That is because Vegas goes completely out of its way to make the place awesome for kids. If the kids are happy and occupied they will not go find dad and drag him out of the casino. And if they have a blast they will whine to come back next year. It is a good business plan that works.

[Cleita]

20. Because it beats putting them in the kennel.

There are family things to do in Vegas and once the kiddies are tucked in bed, mommy and daddy can get some serious gambling in.

[seabeyond]

23. bah hahahah. now, that was funny. n/t

[blueamy66]

32. So, adults should leave their kids in the beds alone?

You didn't really mean that....

Why can't parents leave their little darlings at home with friends or relatives?

I'm sorry, but casinos and drunken rages are not the place for kids.

I know that I will be slamme; it's just my personal opinion.

[Cleita]

35. I have no idea what they do. I have seen family groups with grandmas

and teenagers in tow. Maybe they take turns staying with the kids. I don't have kids so I don't have the problem, but I wouldn't doubt, Vegas being Vegas, has services to fit all niches and perhaps baby sitting services is one of them. Also, no one under eighteen or twenty-one (can't remember the cut off age) is allowed on the Casino floors. There is plenty of security so any drunken rages would be contained by some burley guys dressed like Roman centurions (at Ceasar's Palace anyway) very quickly.

[TexasObserver]

53. Your statement is false. Children aren't allowed in gaming areas.

This whole thread is about your personal pet peeve. Obviously, parents know their children and their standards better than you. They bring them to Las Vegas because, unlike you, they know the family will have a good time.

It appears that your opinion is based solely upon what you would do, which is not a very good standard, since Las Vegas has been marketing to families for two decades. You're the one out of step, not those bringing their kids.

[Oregone]

22. Because its safer for children than Neverland

[Politicalboi]

25. Because Vegas made it children friendly

They are hoping for future losers to visit when they turn 21.

[eShirl]

26. Because that's where the market for them is.

[prolesunited]

28. Why don't you go to an adults-only resort

on your next vacation so those pesky creatures don't bother you any more?

[blogslut]

29. We used to stay at the Thunderbird

I remember eating from massive buffets, how the lights on the strip made it look like daytime @ night and The Silver Slipper sign made me think I was in fairyland. When I was a teen, I got to see some incredible performers like Peggy Lee, Bill Cosby and B.B. King. We saw Bob Newhart having breakfast when we ate at the Frontier. Our family jaunts to Vegas were some of our best vacations.

[comrade snarky]

44. Same here

The time we spent in Vegas was the most relaxing part of our vacation. The parents went out an played low end slot machines while my sister and I swam in the pool and watched movies. At night we'd all go to a show. It was the only time we could get the parents out of our hair!

All this was before the amusement parkification.


Edited to add: Our hotel was the Frontier!

[jmowreader]

34. For the same reason they brought their children to see Robocop

The world revolves around their kids, don'tchaknow?

[ejpoeta]

36. chevy chase brought his family to vegas.... and looked what happened there!!

didn't they try to change their image to a family destination for awhile before the 'what happens in vegas stays in vegas' thing. I wouldn't take my family there, but then, i probably wouldn't go there either.

[Polly Hennessey]

38. Living in Las Vegas

I live here and love, love it. Just the idea that about three or four miles from where I live there are bright lights, entertainment and great food makes me feel good. Whenever, I travel to different cities and states they all seem boring and dull (excepting Los Angeles). Having said that, I can tell you that the only time we go to the Strip is to eat at one of the great restaurants and then we get to go back to our comfy and beautiful home. I love Mix on top (64 floors) of Mandalay Bay----the view is breathtaking. I also have to admit that I am a true desert rat and love the endless blue skies and mountains. Why other people come here is a true mystery to most Las Vegans. Keep coming though we like having you.

[Johonny]

39. why do people do fun stuff?

People should stay home and eat dirty waiting for the rapture.

[seemunkee]

40. What do you care?

and who gets to determine what is appropriate
And just a few reasons are world class magic shows, Cirque du Soleil, amazing restaurants, easy airport access and hotels for day trips to Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Valley of Fire, horseback riding in Red Rocks, Boating on Lake Meade.

[Mari333]

41. why would anyone want to go to Las Vegas? is my question

oh well. to each their own.

[ProgressiveProfessor]

51. There is a lot to do there...outside of the tack stuff

LV is a newer city and has lots of things outside of the strip. Great children museum, sports complexes etc. A lot of amateur completions and small conventions are held there for the southwest. Its not all about the glitz

[Romulox]

42. Well, we've already established that they don't have access to basic math skills...

why assume any of their other decisions are rational? :shrug:

[Behind the Aegis]

45. Why do they bring them to Bourbon Street?!

I have seen babies and toddlers on Bourbon Street with their parents at 2am!

[LostInAnomie]

47. To help Mommy find Daddy when he runs off with an escort.

[LynneSin]

48. You do realize Las Vegas has evolved over the last 20 years

My friend would go every year with her daughter since her daughter was 5. She said there was so much to do that was catered for young children in Las Vegas AND she could get some gambling in herself (My friend's mother & grandmother would go PLUS many hotels offer babysitting services too)

[TexasObserver]

49. Because there are fun things for kids to do.

[Joe Fields]

50. There are numerous things for children to do in Vegas.

Besides, if the family is on a 2 week driving vacation, what the hell are they supposed to do? I used to live in Las Vegas, and the kids wouldn't get bored. Trust me.

[Beaverhausen]

52. have you been there lately? It's very family friendly

Yes, it has it's more "adult" parts but Vegas is a great place to go.