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[Bluetrekker]

Hi

Now tickets are on general sale I wondered if the cost of tickets for children had been agreed?

I believe I read something about under 4's being free, but I will have a 4 and 6 year old with me so I would like to know how much they will cost before I decide which tickets to book for myself and husband.

Appreciate any information :)

[Queen_Sindel]

Sorry, there's no news on this yet.

[sonarsweep]

Is there an update yet on how we can bring our children, please?

[datas_bitch]

Conventions are normally pretty hectic, would you really want to bring children knowing how busy it will be?

[garydaleange]

Why should children not be allowed or you not want to bring them? Maybe they could be fans too, should they be denied the chance to see something like this? I think not, if people want bring children good for them, these children help keep the legacy of star trek alive for future generations

[TommyT]

datas_bitch, on 18 August 2012 - 09:40 PM, said:

Conventions are normally pretty hectic

So are shopping centres and amusement parks but nobody suggests excluding children from them.

[GoldenGreen]

datas_bitch, on 18 August 2012 - 09:40 PM, said:

Conventions are normally pretty hectic, would you really want to bring children knowing how busy it will be?

I think people often forget the future of these events is getting the fans of tomorrow engaged in these events early and children of the age stated by the original poster should be allowed to attend these events. I think people might be surprised at how children do cope with crowds and queues, often better than some adults that I have seen in my opinion.

Let me give you some examples, I recently took my family to a well know theme park, it was a very busy day and my 5 year old queued up with me to go on a number of rides, with some queues in excess of one hour, and he thoroughly enjoyed the whole day. He has also been coming to Showmasters events in London for the last few years since he turned 3 and has queued with me for autos and photos with no problem. I appreciate not every child will be the same, but neither is every adult and in my experience of going to events for over 15 years it has been adults that have created the most problems or moaned the most in queues, not the children.

Edited by GoldenGreen, 20 August 2012 - 09:31 AM.

[Ezri]

My 3 and 9 year old cant wait to go. They are almost as excited as I am.

[Chris B.]

Well said GoldenGreen! I for one have no kids but I cant see why they should be kept away from events like this. In the end it is up to the parents to take responsiblity. Yes, it can get hectic, maybe scary for some. I have seen kids cry out for some ppl in certain costumes. But it is fun and at the same time educational for all in the family.

[CenturyBugs]

What better way to educate our children about other races and species without prejudice than at a convention that has its heart in multicultural acceptance?

[RobLeather]

If the children are fans also, as some people have stated, at what point do you decide when a child's ticket should be cheaper? At theme parks there is the arguement that younger children cannot access all rides or activities and therefore should not pay full price, however at an event like this when they will be able to do anything an adult can do, why should they pay any less?

Not trying to start an arguement, just a general comment for discussion - I always assumed, due to the low cost of the basic entry ticket and the statement on the main ticket page that under-4's go free, that that meant all over-4's paid the same as adults.

[Chris B.]

This is actually a good thing to discuss, I am no expert but I read a similar debate some time ago this time about train/plane/bus tickets. A 5 year old still occupy a seat as much as an adult, why less for those under a certain age. A good point with amusment park as there are restrictions at some rides.

[CenturyBugs]

An interesting point, but you could also say if a young person is able to operate a computer as efficiently as an adult and in some case's better then why not send them to work in an office? Children don't earn money and in most peoples opinion that is why they don't pay as much as adults, they would probably get pocket money from parents and would need to save up for a big event like this. If I had to give a children's entry price I would estimate around £30 for the 3 days.

Edited by CenturyBugs, 21 August 2012 - 10:38 PM.

[RobLeather]

Being paid labour isn't QUITE the same as entry tickets to entertainment I don't think (it being illegal and all lol)