To think that young children shouldn't go to Glastonbury.

[waterducksback]

Am I wrong to think that it's not fair to drag very young (6 years and under) children around Glastonbury?
It's not fair on the children and its definitely not fair on the other festival goers.
People pay HUGE amounts for their tickets and I'm sure they want to be able to drink, swear, let their hair down and enjoy themselves as much as possible. Surely having young children around spoils that 'atmosphere?'

But Tucsongirl people get drunk and sometimes high at christening - do you keep them away from anywhere with alcohol?

Four year-olds and popular music are pretty much an ideal combination, surely?

People get drunk/high in the town park here. Doesn't stop people of all ages using the park.

I've been to Glastonbury a few times. As a teen, as an adult without kids and then a few years ago when DD1 was a year old. In fact she took her first steps there in a soft play area in a wigwam. She had a great time, and I was amazed at how geared up it was for kids, right down to baby baths, highchair and free organic food! Each time I've been it's been a different experience reflecting what life stage I was at (!). That's what makes it great. You take as much or as little as you want, you just have to wander about till you find a suitable spot (with sling or wheelbarrow), there is truely something for everyone.
That said, I wasn't as gutted as I thought I would be this year when we didn't get tickets. The thought of two children in the mud means we might wait a couple more years until the DC are a bit older before we go again... (And have a different experience again!)

I went to Glastonbury, and other festivals, almost 20 years ago. There have always been children there.
I note there is an article in the Sunday Times on this very topic this morning...

Glastonbury is an amazing experience for children - we went a few times in the 90's and I loved seeing all the children there. There is so much more to it than the headlining bands - as others have said - the greenfields, children's field, teepees, and so on. I would love to take the dc, but we've never really got round to it.

OP, YABU.

Took my 15 week old yesterday - he slept in the sling most of the day. I enjoyed introducing him to lots of friends who don't live close to us.

Security even let us take a shortcut right through the main backstage area to avoid the big crowds.

I can't wait to take him as a 16 month old toddler next year!

I was at Glastonbury this year. On my own for selfish reasons rather than it not being family friendly.

Whilst there were an incredible amount of people off their heads on drugs (and why shouldn't there be, there would be a lot more trouble if it was a more alcohol focused festival) it is important to remember that it is SUCH a big event. You could spend five days there and touch any of the more 'adult' areas.

I did see one chap absolutely off his face pushing a pram through the mud @ Shangri La at about 3am one night. Did question his thinking tbh.