Paying for 2 year old tickets

[Easterchick123]

Hello

So I just wondered if I am alone in this. Loads of places that we want to go on days out to charge for over 2's.

Anyway, my DS is just over 2 & is quite tall for his age. I always pay for him & go by the rules.

MIL says this is ridiculous when we can get him in for "free". We went to a nature park the other week & when they asked his age she said "not quite 2". The woman looked at him like "hmmmmm" then let him in for free.

Am I being a "goodie 2 shoes" by just being honest & paying. MIL insisted everyone does it! Do they???

It's making me dread our next day trip out with her

It’s annoying because there’s no consistency. Some places charge for 2 and over, some for 3 and over and others under 5s are free.

I think it all depends on the place… big corporate money machine- get away with it as long as you can.
Small independent that relies on donations then pay.

If I thought my kid easily passed as being under 2 then I’d probably do it but from your post, your’s doesn’t. Next time you take charge of the ticket buying? Or if your mother in law insists and offers up that your kid is under 2, say breezily “No he turned 2 in January remember?”

I just paid for my DC when they were the age you were to pay for them. I realise I am probably in the minority because it is common for people to lie about kids ages to get things for free. It wasn't something I was able to do.

My kids are both short so did it if I thought I'd get away with it.

DH is more a stickler for rules thought. It used to really get on my nerves when places charge by age but have loads of height restrictions - they should charge by height.

You also have to watch out for kids landing you in it, as they turn to LO how old are you? 3/4/5 yos are generally proud of their age!

There’s a soft play near me that is £2 up until age 1. Then from 1 it’s £7! Such a huge hike and how many 1 year olds are even able to use the bigger section??!!

I did once get a family ticket at an adventure park when I had my step kids and nephew. We all had different surnames but just used the one to make it simple. I mean we are all family but have to admit I was thinking they’d question it since none of the kids look like me lol. And I wasn’t sure how close family had to be so chose not to ask… :/

I definitely wouldn't get hung up on what is or isn't 'family' for a family ticket.

I quite often take my kids out with a friend and her two kids, we have no issue with buying a family ticket and an extra kids ticket if that's the cheapest way to do it. Most Family tickets are two adults & 2/3 kids.

My top tip if you have a tall child and fancy ceebies land is to go just before they are 3 (but check ride min height requirements before you book).

You won't get away with it for long. My DS was a brilliant talker and even by 2 he'd pipe up "no I'm 2" if anyone suggested otherwise.

Thanks for the replies.

I agree, some places are a little cheeky charging for such young children. It's only £1 less than the adults at places.

Suppose I might feel different if it was Alton Towers rather than a family run farm

I just feel like they know!

Good tip on CBeebies Land thanks.

Can't wait until he starts dropping the MIL in it all by himself!