It's a family-area affair: Why kids' zones are spoiling festivals

Forget enduring puppet shows and face painting, let your children stay up to watch Super Furry Animals under a full moonOn the face of it, children's areas at music festivals are a good idea. As the rave-ravaged generation sinks into middle age these little worlds of brightly coloured fun should provide a happy Mecca for parents reluctant to give up on their youth. Friendly hippies offer craft sessions. Puppet shows, possibly with a message about caring for the environment, entertain the little ...

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