Is it a ‘must’ to take young children to theme parks (ie Peppa Pig world, thomasland, Legoland?)

[Onlymeyousee]

Is it a ‘must’ to take young children to theme parks (ie Peppa Pig world, thomasland, Legoland?)

Eh? Of course it isn’t a “must”. What a strange question.

Of course not.
but PPW is actually rather fun for adults too.

Of course not these places are a day out but they are not "a must" kids are not missing out if thry don't go to legoland

No of course not! I never took my children to one in their entire childhoods. I and one of my DDs are autistic, we’d have both hated it and had a meltdown between us!
If you don’t like them, OP, there is no compulsion to go. There are loads of other fun activities for children that you can visit instead. Go along with your own kids’ particular interests, whether that’s sports, nature, wildlife, science, castles, beaches, whatever.

Yes, it's compulsory, and if you are on benefits, you get free tickets. Don't try and get out of it, OP, or you'll face a custodial sentence!

What do you mean a ‘must’? By whose standards?
Mine are 5 and 3 and have never been to Peppa Pig world, Thomasland, Legoland etc. We might go one day, who knows. No one is telling us we have to though and they don’t appear to be disadvantaged in any way, so I don’t think it’s a ‘must’.

Well, food is a "must". Air is a "must. Peppa Pig World is fun, but not a "must".

Never did it. I personally hate places like that. Mine are early 20s now and seem unscarred.
When they were 13 they got Merlin passes so they could go with friends

OP, what a daft question. No one actually thinks these ghastly activities are compulsory or your child will grow up miserable and unfulfilled.

Unless you really like queueing, in which case, knock yourself out.

I suppose I’ve worded It wrong lol. I shouldn’t have put a ‘must’

Well... what are you asking? Are you asking whether your children will be disadvantaged if they don’t go? If they’ll get bullied?

Not done any. We have talked about a holiday to Windsor, day out at legoland, and train into London for the day. I don't think it's a must, in that I wouldn't make a special journey, but would make effort if in area.

It's absolutely fine not to go to places like this. And you shouldn't feel guilty if you can't afford it or don't want to go.
We took DS to Thomas Land when he was about 3 and obsessed with Thomas. He had a lovely day, but he doesn't remember it now. I expect the same could be said for most of the little ones who go to Peppa Pig world.

Thanks for your replies. Yes, I meant disadvantaged I suppose really. But obviously not in the sense that it would ruin their childhood.