You might need a babysitter on game day...

[Maroon90]

I have four children. Our house rule was "once you turn six you get to go to the State games." For us that's worked out very well. Observation has led me to put together a few helps for mommies and daddies who need to consider whether or not to get a babysitter before coming to Scott Field.

If your child is terrified of Bully or the Little Caesar’s mascot…babysitter.
If your child’s favorite thing about the game is going up and down the grandstand steps…babysitter.
If you’ve thought about buying an additional season ticket for your mother-in-law…babysitter.
If you make your wife tote a foldable stroller up to row 53 of section F…babysitter.
If you think the Chevron animated racing commercial doesn’t last long enough…babysitter.
If you put protective ear phones on your child when you leave the car…babysitter.
If you’ve started a “Do I really need a ticket for my kid?” thread on a message board…babysitter.
If you’ve complained about the lack of changing tables next to the pissing troughs in the men’s room…babysitter.
If you pack Similac and pacifiers with your tailgate gear…babysitter.
If you say “I’m sorry” more than you cheer at a game…babysitter.

I'm sure there are other leading indicators. Feel free to supplement the list.

 

[ArlngtnDawg]

If your child is still in diapers - babysitter
If your child is not in diapers but there is a concern they may pee on the bleacher - babysitter

I could go on all day but that will do.

 

[EAVdog]

If you don't have an RV parked on campus.

 

[weblow]

It also reminds me of the thread a while back about a guy trying to sneak his 3-4 year old in without a ticket.

 

[statemba]

I have a 14 month old and he stays with a babysitter (in-laws) when we attend MSU football games. No way do I understand parents that bring kids in diapers to football games. The kids don't understand the games, they are tired, sleepy, hungry, wet, dirty etc. Please do us all a favor and let them stay home and watch NICK JR. on TV in a nice cool/warm home vs being at the football game. It is a shame some parents just don't get this nor understand how it effects others at the game. Once a kid gets to be 4 or 5 sure bring them on and I encourage that. I saw way too many hot, tired, fussy babies at the UGA game not to mention those that got extremely sleepy as the game went on but couldn't sleep due to the cowbells and fan noise. </p>

 

[MSUCE99]

I have four children. Our house rule was "once you turn six you get to go to the State games." For us that's worked out very well. Observation has led me to put together a few helps for mommies and daddies who need to consider whether or not to get a babysitter before coming to Scott Field.

If your child is terrified of Bully or the Little Caesar’s mascot…babysitter.
If your child’s favorite thing about the game is going up and down the grandstand steps…babysitter.
If you’ve thought about buying an additional season ticket for your mother-in-law…babysitter.
If you make your wife tote a foldable stroller up to row 53 of section F…babysitter.
If you think the Chevron animated racing commercial doesn’t last long enough…babysitter.
If you put protective ear phones on your child when you leave the car…babysitter.
If you’ve started a “Do I really need a ticket for my kid?” thread on a message board…babysitter.
If you’ve complained about the lack of changing tables next to the pissing troughs in the men’s room…babysitter.
If you pack Similac and pacifiers with your tailgate gear…babysitter.
If you say “I’m sorry” more than you cheer at a game…babysitter.

I'm sure there are other leading indicators. Feel free to supplement the list.

Wish I had considered this before the Memphis game this year with MSUCE22.

 

[hooptydawg]

If your child needs a snack that can't be had at the concession stand - babysitter.

 

[DawgNsuds]

If your child is not in diapers but there is a concern they may pee on the bleacher - babysitter

<p class="MsoNormal">I've seen some adults with the right mix of alcohol that
might struggle with this one!</p>

 

[codeDawg]

Why bring kids that don't want to go? My wife is already borderline, why make her help take care of a kid that wants to leave after halftime anyway?

 

[idog]

if your kid can't drive- babysitter
if you like to yell obscenities at the refs - babysitter
if want to enjoy the game - babysitter

alternate: if you have a wife/girlfriend/gumba = babysitter.

 

[mstatedawgs]

we have 20 month old twins. no way would we take them to a big game, but this weekend vs Alcorn state game. my kids are probably better behaved than some of the drunks that sit around us. yes, i partake in the liquid but i can control myself and not look like i just slammed a 1/5th in a qtr. you bet we'll take them in for the 1st qtr. we have grandparents keep them every weekend, why not give the grandparents a break.

11am game. i'll be back at home in plenty of time for the bama v fl game. i pay for my tickets and have enough for my family. there is a time and place for everything. UGA game - NO, ARk - no
Auburn - no, but alcorn state - yes. hell half the stadium will be empty by 1/2 time.

hate if you want.

 

[dawgman78]

I for one believe if your kid can handle it bring em in. I have a two year old boy and he has yet to miss a a game. He sits either in my lap or my wife's. Its pretty funny watching him as he watches the game so intently.

He acts and sounds a lot more educated than some of the 50 year oldass clowns that sit beside me.

 

[Hector.sixpack]

he was 3 months old. We took him and my 11 month old girl to the Auburn game. They did fine. People around us actually bragged on them. It just depends on the kids. Herings his cowbell just like everybody else- feels the excitement when we do something good. He may not understand everything- but he knows when things are going our way.

 

[mstatedawgs]

you cut kids out, you cut ticket sales out. bottom line. i wouldn't buy 4 season tickets otherwise.

 

[The Peeper]

never thrown a fit or had a meltdown, anything. Give mine a box of popcorn and a coke and they were good to go. Hand them the binoculars occasionally and let em ring the bell and they are happy as can be. Now that they are older they wouldn't miss a game, they would beg to go when I was boycotting during the Crooms era and made me feel like crap. Should have taken them more I guess, they would appreciate the difference now even more. Both went to their first baseball before age 1.

 

[HotMop]

My 2 year old can beat up your 6 year old honor student. Ok...I'm joking but had to throw out that jab, cause she can.

 

[o_Hot Rock]

Hmmmmm, don't tell me how to parent? Don't make me endure your kids tandrums?

How about.... Don't bring a date that wants to leave at half time of the Georgia Game!!!!!!

That really is 17ed up. Two games in a row this guy wants to leave at half time (Yes, Auburn & Ga). His gorgeous date objects and wants to stay. I am thinking dump my girl and take this guys girl away from him but I don't 'cause I really like my date. But damn.