Let's focus on reality

I doubt parents would enjoy taking a toddling 20-month old to footy, but a babe-in-arms of just a few weeks / months is different gravy.

The point remains, it really should be up to the parents to make that decision.

Posted By: Henclrikus on August 15th 2022 at 12:28:26

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Would it not be easier to simply state... (NCFC) - DrDublin, Aug 15, 11:24:49
- My reading is that it only applies to "open air" areas... if said parents are desperate to (NCFC) - Pixelman, Aug 15, 13:19:57
- A personal experience (NCFC) - KentonCanary, Aug 15, 12:46:07
- I've got a 2 year old and I couldn't fathom wanting to take them. (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 15, 12:04:04
  - breast feeders like football too (n/m) (NCFC) - KevinBond, Aug 15, 12:26:02
    - My daughter in law who is pregnant (well done No.1 son) says (NCFC) - Old Splat, Aug 15, 13:31:00
      - I hope she told them she'd be feeding your grandchild from her tittays (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 15, 13:46:29
    - Shame they don't understand the offside rule. (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 15, 12:32:34
  - While I agree entirely... (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 15, 12:24:18
    - Yeah that's fair and entirely out of my wheelhouse as I'm not from a football family (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 15, 12:29:02
      - I'm not from a football family either (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 15, 12:31:53
    - Let's focus on reality (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 15, 12:28:26
      - Doesn't pass the risk assessment for me. (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 15, 12:35:51
        
        Maybe in the River End (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 15, 12:36:59
      - Yeah agree (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 15, 12:32:09
    - Could get a babysitter? (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 15, 12:25:32
  - Totally I agree. I also have a 2 year old and taking him to a game would be a nightmare (NCFC) - Ken Breadstick, Aug 15, 12:18:06
    - Obviously there's a lot of life between those two children (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 15, 12:26:00
      - The age gap is a complete nightmare. My daughter is 9 (NCFC) - Ken Breadstick, Aug 15, 12:51:47
      - You can only ruin your life once ;-) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 15, 12:29:33
        
        3 is actually quite a big change I'm afraid - you're outnumbered (NCFC) - CWC, Aug 15, 16:13:01
        
        Yes we had this issue (NCFC) - Ken Breadstick, Aug 15, 21:07:58
        
        Haha! Thanks (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 15, 16:53:17
        
        Mine are 21 and 24 now (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 15, 12:52:22
        
        I'm marking the calendar off til we get the 30 hours nursery money 💰 (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 15, 12:39:10
    - 5 or 6 is about right if you and they want to enjoy the experience imo (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 15, 12:21:37
- what if they are 2? (NCFC) - CWC, Aug 15, 11:53:27
  - Once you're 2 years old and 1 second, you're over 2. (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 15, 12:09:17
    - Yes but what if they are precisely two?!! (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 15, 12:46:54
      - I'm sure they can wait 1 second in order to be allowed entry (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 15, 13:22:02
- absolute disgrace (NCFC) - KevinBond, Aug 15, 11:52:47
  - the club have responsibility to everyone who enters Carrow Rd (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 15, 12:02:36
    - nope. (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 15, 12:24:07
      - doesnt mean to say one wasnt done (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 15, 12:26:11
        
        well if only "several" clubs have actioned such a policy (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 15, 12:32:49
        
        hundreds. So what? (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 15, 12:44:24
        
        just wondered why you are talking rubbish (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 15, 12:47:05
        
        oh my aching sides (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 15, 12:58:03
        
        some good points (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 15, 13:12:32
        
        Were they banned from the top tier in the Mick McCarthy era? (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 15, 13:26:01
        
        have you ever been charged with doing a risk assessment (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Aug 15, 12:39:46
    - ITS POLITIKUL CORRECTNESS GONE MAAAAAAAD (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Aug 15, 12:08:09
- "a home for everyone" (n/m) (NCFC) - inutero, Aug 15, 11:30:46
  - a member of the Fans' Panel said (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 15, 11:39:38
    - I agree with him, but each to their own (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 15, 11:42:19
      - Except sketchy pharma vaccines for kids? (n/m) (NCFC) - Wrath analytica, Aug 15, 11:50:40
        
        Think you're confusing me with someone else (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 15, 11:52:56
    - So, oh man of the people, why would you want to? (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 15, 11:41:33
      - an avid fan who is breast feeding? Single parents who can't bear to not be at the game? (NCFC) - CWC, Aug 15, 11:55:19
        
        Is it a good experience for a baby? (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 15, 12:21:56
        
        being fed probably is (NCFC) - CWC, Aug 15, 15:29:34
      - There are plenty of reasons. (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 15, 11:50:26
        
        plenty of reasons why they are not allowed too (n/m) (NCFC) - Charles21, Aug 15, 12:09:50
        
        like? (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 15, 12:15:12
- I guess it means you can take an under two in a box or the lounge area? (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 15, 11:27:50
  - Also means they are allowed in (NCFC) - Jester, Aug 15, 12:05:24
  - A box is a bit severe. Bag much easier to carry. (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 15, 11:42:08
    - Amazing suggestion, get them back up chimneys like the old days. (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Aug 15, 12:27:12
  - what at something like £150 per game including carvery meal!! (n/m) (NCFC) - Farkeball, Aug 15, 11:33:14
    - Yep, if you really want to... (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Aug 15, 11:33:43
      - Do they mash up the food? (n/m) (NCFC) - Ken Breadstick, Aug 15, 11:38:32
        
        no mashing required, from what I've heard (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Aug 15, 12:01:34
  - Fair point. (n/m) (NCFC) - DrDublin, Aug 15, 11:29:43

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