Parents are now bringing their kids to Burning Man even though it’s not traditionally a place for children. There are many concerns people raise when it comes to taking your child to a journey in the middle of the desert, but festival-goers are using it as an opportunity to teach their kids some important lessons. Along with a lot of sunscreen, these parents are prepared for the adventure with their kids.

Burning Man is an annual festival that takes place in the deserts of Nevada. The temporary metropolis built celebrates art and the community surrounding it. The visual art, music, and way of living promoted at the event aims to inspire festival attendees, address certain social issues, and urge people to discuss and engage in other cultures. With all the sex, drugs, raves, and dust storms that occur during the festival, it’s hard to believe some parents would want to bring their kids along.

In reality, it’s estimated that anywhere between 500 and 2,000 children attend the festival every year. These baby Burners can attend certain events like Intergalactic Family Dance Party, ones involving arts-and-crafts, and activities geared towards promoting screen-free family bonding time like scavenger hunts and desert excursions. There are also camp areas dedicated for those with children.

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Of course, the decision to bring your kids to the events doesn't come without complications. Those who bring toddlers or babies to the festival need to plan ahead. Organizers have a strict “Leave No Trace” policy on garbage, so parents with children who still need diapers need to bring their own bins and bags to take home after. Since money is banned on the grounds, food, water, and shelter need to be rationed and planned ahead. Weather is also not a parent’s friend; the scorching desert sun and dust storms are things that need to be prepared for before stepping on the grounds.

Parents are also using the festival grounds and what goes on in there as teaching moments for their kids. If they see things they don’t understand or are confused about, it’s better they ask their parents to explain than find out on their own. Exposure to some of the milder things (like nudity on grounds) is also good to start the conversation. It’s also an opportunity to use the art and festival’s goals to talk about the environment, de-commodification, and the anti-corporate mindset.