Not to understand why people keep asking about child friendly places to watch the England football match tonight?

I expect they are asking for into on public places that screen special events e.g. Wimbledon finals, football finals, Olympics, etc.

I think it's nice for children to share big events with lots of other people in a carnival atmosphere - I don't know what's hard to understand about that.

A bit like going to an outdoor film screening and sitting on deckchairs, instead of watching the TV on your own sofa.

Violence in the home also increases.

I shall take your comment at face value. Could you please explain what about the question it is you don't understand? Is there a way it could be phrased better?

Why does it bother you? Some people may not have a crowd to invite round to watch but want to be part of one and want or need to take the kids, it's that simple. Quite an odd post, there is a very straightforward and easy to understand reason.

They are looking for a venue with no/miminal alcohol, big screen and not at home so they don’t have to get food and drink in for others (cost) Plus it looks good on social media if you’re somewhere like a big park with screen because #makingmemories and all that.

Some of the posts on this thread are truly batshit.

It’s fun watching sports with a crowd, home isn’t the same atmosphere.

No, I doubt they are homeless with no friends. There are many, many people who are not you. Ever thought that that's a possibility?

Nobody is asking you to mind what you are doing. They simply want somewhere that allows children past 9pm. Or do you think people with children should be sitting at home at all times?
"Can't be arsed"... it's hardly much effort to sit on a couch at home.

You are indeed missing something. What you are missing is a sense of fun and community.

Hence why people are asking for child friendly alternatives, I assume.

I'm watching it at home too, no family though.

But even I can understand why anyone would want the buzz/atmosphere of another place. Not necessarily a pub.
Theres a church, a park and two or three clubs having an event tonight near me.
Kids like to socialise as much as adults. Surely better to be somewhere safe ish. Same as bonfire night, etc.

Love the idea of watching in a family friendly place like a village hall or a farm or a community centre - so different watching in a crowd than watching at home. But I'm abroad so there won't be a crowd interested anyway, and nowhere showing it in my town (and the pubs aren't even open as its Sunday) so have to make do watching at home. But if there was such an option, I would take the children, so fully understand people asking about such options.

Ver you obviously have the room and live somewhere that that is appropriate.

I still don't understand why you can't see others have different circumstances or want to celebrate and watch differently?

It's really not rocket science 😂

Exactly.

Lots of places other than pubs are showing the game. A farm near here has it on a big screen and promoting itself as ‘family friendly’ - they have a bar, and they have a play area. Everyone can watch together, have a drink, kids can play if not interested in the football. People are asking for places like this I imagine. Some pubs are family friendly too - one near here has a ‘kids’ side of the bar, next to the playground

I remember watching some of Ireland in Italia 90 in pubs, I would have been 9 at the time. It was brilliant and still a very treasured memory for me. Totally different to watching it at home.

Late kick off means it’ll go beyond the 9pm license time is one reason. And of course there are people who like the idea of giving the kids a fun experience without them being trampled on by drunk blokes.

Have also seen a lot of pubs say no under 18s full stop this evening presumably because there is such high demand for the space they’d rather it be taken by adults who will buy booze than children who aren’t.

Because they want the atmosphere of watching it with a big crowd of people. Which they won't get watching it on the tv in their front room. And no, not everyone has a big crowd of family, friends and neighbours that they can invite over, or room to have them over.

Have you never watched sport among a big crowd of supporters? It is a special experience and I can understand why people might want it both for themselves and for their children to experience. I am bit surprised that someone would be so lacking in imagination that they wouldn't understand this.

Wait, it’s on 2 channels?! That’s a bit excessive isn’t it 😂

Dh and ds are really excited, I asked dh if he was going to take ds somewhere to watch the final for some company and an atmosphere but he decided against it as crowds are likely to get rowdy as England are unlikely to win - instead he has invited both our families round this evening for pizzas from 6 and then watching the match - perfect solution but we both have big families so there will be quite a crowd here.
Not everyone has that and I think it’s lovely that so many places besides pubs are putting something on that’s geared more towards families. I don’t even like or watch football but it will be nice to catch up with the families!

Is that what you do when you want company - invite the neighbours over?
Let's just say, that's a rather unique set of circumstances that facilitates it, don't you think?

Having grown up in a pub, I defy any landlord to keep the crowd calm, relatively sober and expletive free. Or to want to.

This evening could easily equate to a weeks takings or more. Worrying about people bringing children in will not be high on the agenda.