I know people dislike children at meets but what about children who are collectors? I'd love to go to a meet but I'm 15. I personally, for the sake of getting my parents consent to me attending, would avoid house meets but would adult collectors, as a general rule, still bar me from going to public meets because I'm a kid or would they be A-OK with me attending, with or without a parent? I'd love input from everyone who has an opinion, by the way!
I’m so sorry this has been here for a REALLY, REALLY long time...
As a note this is my opinion, and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the other mods.
I think when most people say ‘children’ they immediately assume 2yr - 10yr olds. During those pre-teen and teenage years most ‘children’ should be mature enough to understand the rules of a meetup. I think a lot of the stigma comes from children who are brought by their parents, and don’t really want to be there, especially if they can’t play with the dollies, and become disruptive and/or destructive. Or from collectors who don’t personally want children, and/ or dislike children in general. I would not label you as a child, personally, but as a minor, most collectors I know have no problems with a minor at a meet, as long as they have the parent’s consent. As a minor at a restaurant or other public place, I would recommend having a parent nearby or very easy to reach, just in case something happens.
If you have any doubts contact the organizer.
-Admin Blue
