A New York Times piece explored the age-old conundrum- should children be excluded from dinner parties?

A child-free couple were eager to spend time with friends, but weren't keen on including their kids on the guest list, sparking debate as to what the most ethical solution could be.

NZ Listener food columnist Lauraine Jacobs is in favour of leaving kids out of the equation.

"If my son and his wife want to see another couple, they often go out. People are prepared to get baby-sitters, aren't they?"

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