Family Friendly Campgrounds, Should they charge extra for children? Options

[coacbcps]

Why do some camp grounds advertise that they are family friendly then charge a per child/per night fee? Twice I was suckered into staying at camp grounds that charged for kids. We were camping with a group and I wasn't aware of the extra charge since I didn't place the initial reservation. You would think that they would at least give you two kids for free. At both campgrounds I had to pay for the children but the DOG was FREE! It's very irritating because I see one price ($35) but end up paying up to $10 more for my girls. It might be psychological but I hate having to pay extra for my children. At a "family friendly" camp ground my children should be acknowledged as being part of my family! What are your thoughts?

[Lonesoldier]

So I have to pay for the crumb snatchers Even if I am camping alone. Why? You pay for your kids and I still have to pay the price of two. I am pretty big but don't use as much water or electric than two people. I agree a flat rate for families, 2 or 4 is the best solution but one person should get a discount from the standard charge of two. Of course there is always the ones that will pick up all the neighbor hood kids and bring them along even if they don't have any of their own, because they get the family rate.

[Galli]

So I have to pay for the crumb snatchers Even if I am camping alone. Why? You pay for your kids and I still have to pay the price of two. I am pretty big but don't use as much water or electric than two people. I agree a flat rate for families, 2 or 4 is the best solution but one person should get a discount from the standard charge of two. Of course there is always the ones that will pick up all the neighbor hood kids and bring them along even if they don't have any of their own, because they get the family rate.

Ha, ha, ha and don't complain, yes I believe that you are alone but when you bring in your girlfriend for the day or a bunch of guys to play cards, how much extra water and electricity are you using .... and that without considering the extra garbage (i.e. beer bottles and McDonald’s containers to be thrown away by the resort..... !!!
And that is also part of a good Samaritan who's sharing the cost with those with too many children......
By the way, consider that, if you are a good catholic you may forfeit 10 or 15 years of purgatory for your sins.... he, he, he

[Lonesoldier]

Ha, ha, ha and don't complain, yes I believe that you are alone but when you bring in your girlfriend for the day or a bunch of guys to play cards, how much extra water and electricity are you using .... and that without considering the extra garbage (i.e. beer bottles and McDonald’s containers to be thrown away by the resort..... !!!
And that is also part of a good Samaritan who's sharing the cost with those with too many children......
By the way, consider that, if you are a good catholic you may forfeit 10 or 15 years of purgatory for your sins.... he, he, he

I am over and down at the bottom of the hill, no partying for me, been there, got it out of my system Check the name) . I have never complained and won't, if I want to stay at a park, I pay to stay. If I don't, thats what wheels are for, to move on down the road, over the next hill, etc.
If the park says it is family friendly, then don't add extra charges for kids, they are part of the family, including the dog, cat, pet pig or whatever. Charging extra for the kids, if you advertise family friendly, should not mean you have a swing, there should be daily activities that are kid friendly, if not I would consider it false advertising.

[brep]

I am over and down at the bottom of the hill, no partying for me, been there, got it out of my system Check the name) . I have never complained and won't, if I want to stay at a park, I pay to stay. If I don't, thats what wheels are for, to move on down the road, over the next hill, etc.
If the park says it is family friendly, then don't add extra charges for kids, they are part of the family, including the dog, cat, pet pig or whatever. Charging extra for the kids, if you advertise family friendly, should not mean you have a swing, there should be daily activities that are kid friendly, if not I would consider it false advertising.

It is not just a swing. It is face painting and arts and crafts, ceramics, relay races, candy bar bingo, etc, etc.
I guess what I take offense to is the---We are not family friendly---part. Are you suggesting that I should raise my rates evenly across the board and charge you, a single person, the same that I would need to charge that family of six? What am I now, not couple or single friendly? Doesn't seem fair to me.