Thanks Hot. You read my mind.
When I was growing up, there were events and places one would not go unless one showed disciple of the person:
Live theatre/dance.
Formal eating locations. (Strict dress code required.)
Very formal weddings....
At some very large family feeds, one under age sat at the children's table.
Was this every day. No. I would not want us to go back to Downton Abbey, or Upstairs Downstairs. Or strict dress code with suits for men every day? No.
But there was a time a person had to show she or he could perform in a solemn, dignified way.
And one wanted to get to the "big table". It was something not given. It was earned. It rquired standards.
Standards. A qualiy not respected anymore.
And it is odd. "No means no" only applies if it is good for me? Maybe a good time to explain rules to children.
And with the prices of the event:
1. I expect a Queen Mary experiance.
2. If you can afford the tickets, yoy can afford a sitter.
