Recently I saw some Nigerian mothers lamenting on the new trend in wedding invitations. One said she stormed a wedding with her two kids and was turned back. It was strange to me, I have never seen such a Nigerian wedding that didn't want kids at the venue. Surprisingly a few others confirmed it.

One said the couples probably do not want to have kids. Trash.

Some other supported it. She said some mothers would come with 5 kids and occupy chairs while adults stand. By the way, she has no memory of us following our mothers for weddings. We sit at home and they bring takeaway packs for us.

pocohantas:
With the type of clothes young girls wear to weddings these days sef, I think kids should stay at home.

If they don’t sew clothe with net for breast, would they die?

Or the indecent displays at receptions.

izzou:
I was privileged to attend a Wedding at Harbor point, Victoria Island ( Yes, I used "privilege" because my level and connect no reach )

The Invitation given to me had a no-kids warning too.

The event was filled with wealthy people and classy

I don't think it's about indecency and semi nudity. The event was quite sane without plenty kids (though there were few), and I actually preferred it

pocohantas:


What do you think of this trend?

Should kids be allowed at Nigerian Weddings?

Alexaonfleek:
I thought it was always that way
Growing up, I don't remember attending more than 3 weddings, and they were all that of close relatives.

folake4u:



Lmao. Your own is even 3.

Mine is just 1. It was my Uncle's wedding. Even at that, they told us, all kids to stay outside.

Alexaonfleek:

Hope food reach una hand sha

Nazgul:
Just enter the children department of any church and you'll understand why restrictions are placed on kids in such events.

Kids are very troublesome and difficult to manage especially when they're in numbers.

Before you blink one is already at the technical unit dragging wire or disconnecting the whole system entirely, another is standing with the MC like bodyguard, one has shifted high table and Hennessy don fall break, another don shit for body, some are crying endlessly, other are going out, coming in and chasing themselves round the hall, making the whole place look very disorganized and rowdy.

And to control them is another Herculean task cos their parents who should do that would be more interested in stocking their bags with lots and lots of nylon bags filled with rice, assorted meats, drinks...etc, than actually paying attention to their kids.

A gathering absent kids would be more orderly and coordinated. I believe this is the reason why most couples prefer to keep them away from their reception.

If one person wants to pee, everybody will want to pee too

If one wants to drink water, everybody will ask for water

izzou:


If one person wants to pee, everybody will want to pee too

If one wants to drink water, everybody will ask for water

folake4u:



Ah you know this so well!!!!!

It's as if they're all sharing one bladder.

I really pity Sunday School teachers sha.

Let's not talk about the ones that will just fall asleep anyhow, anywhere.

Taking care of just one child is more than stressful, talk more of when you put a number together

missimelda01:
I'm going to have a decent wedding but I still think only adults will be invited. Children can be messy and they make it hard for their parents to have fun at events.


Btw it's been a long time since I attended a wedding

izzou:




Let's not talk about the ones that will just fall asleep anyhow, anywhere.

Taking care of just one child is more than stressful, talk more of when you put a number together

folake4u:


The ones that fall asleep anywhere are something else!!!!! Ah. I fear kids oh. No care in this world, them just dey do their own dey go.

To be honest. My mum does Sunday School teachers work and I don't envy her at all cos the kids are like 50 of them.
Her voice go don crack and she'd end up drinking plenty water when she gets home.
Good thing is that they fear her a lot so they behave.

Your mum is strong.

I can't even have the patience for it.

I once tried looking after a kid while the mum was away...Omo, I nearly run mad

You will beg this kid to stay one place...Lai lai

You shout at him, he will cry, and then I'll start petting and pleading to him to stop

Pheeeew. They should be banned from weddings abeg

izzou:


Your mum is strong.

I can't even have the patience for it.

I once tried looking after a kid while the mum was away...Omo, I nearly run mad

You will beg this kid to stay one place...Lai lai

You shout at him, he will cry, and then I'll start petting and pleading to him to stop

Pheeeew. They should be banned from weddings abeg

folake4u:


Yeah she's strong.

I don't have patience for kids. My patience is very THIN. They're lovely but their wahala ehn fit make person run mad.

Don't worry, I prophesy that you'd have three kids. Three boys.

I don't even like their screaming. I literally beg and plead with them to stop.
A trick you can use to pacify kids(that I use) is to open YouTube and play "Baby Shark do do do" video for them, it calms their craze.
Hold your phone tightly sha.

I don't see what kids are doing at weddings though.

I prefer more girls to boys sha

izzou:




I prefer more girls to boys sha

folake4u:


Ah. Nor vex. I think NL guys say them nor want female shildren oh.

Redpillers



Be specific, please

izzou:


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Be specific, please

Greystone:


Lucky you. I hate weddings.