. "It’s amazing to me that parents of infant or very young children continue to believe that the rest of the world finds their kids ’cute’ when they knock over tall glasses of orange juice, scream at the top of their lungs or throw forks in crowded restaurants,Restaurant owners and managers have every right to ask people to leave if the dining experience of the majority of diners is being compromised by a bunch of slobbering, screaming infants,These parents do not get a pass.
2006-09-28 12:52:55 · 20 answers · asked by Tiffany 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Agree 100%. Take the little ones outside to throw a tantrum.
You know, not everyone goes out to eat because they are too lazy to cook. Sometimes, and I know this really odd, we do it because we ENJOY the experience of eating out. That's why we pay to go out. Your screaming kids have NO place in a restaurant. NONE. Just because you've accepted their tantrums does not make it NORMAL. Me and my sibs would have never been able to act like I've seen some of these kids.
It's called discipline, look into it.
and for you weak fvcks saying, "you just wait till you have kids!" Well I've got news for you, YOU just wait till your uncontrolable 3 year old turns into an uncontrolable 14 year old! Does the name "Menedez" mean anything to you? If you don't get control over your kids now, they will control you for the rest of your life. Watch a few episodes of Dr. Phil and you will see where your little brat is headed.
2006-09-28 14:13:27 · answer #1 · answered by Manny 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I agree dear. People these days think they have a right to "invade" other peoples enjoyment just because they are too lazy to discipline their own kids. Infants and unruly kids shouldn't be brought to restaurants...period! What if you just got up and sat in front of these parents at their table while they were eating and starting screaming or singing or picking your nose or playing with stuff on their table--they would be annoyed and ask to manager to do something about you--it's no different. Get a babysitter or don't go to public places and let your kids act like monkeys and then ignore them. That's inconsiderate, rude and shows a total lack of maturity on parents that want the world to know their kids are raised in barns by a bunch of jack@sses!!!!! EXCELLENT QUESTION!!!!
2006-09-29 03:07:29 · answer #2 · answered by BooBear 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Indeed, and most reasonable restaurant managers recognize that the unruly kids make the rest of their customers uncomfortable, and therefore would be proactive in asking them to leave.
Additionally, I have absolutely no problem disciplining other people's kids, if they're not willing to. I'm entirely comfortable saying, "What you're doing is not okay and you need to stop doing it right now".
I highly recommend it!! :)
I also have no problem stopping at the table where the good kids are sitting, and letting them and their parents know that I am impressed with their good manners. As Doctor Phil says, you gotta catch them doing right!
When I was a child, my parents took us to restaurants. Part of this was because they wanted to go out. Another significant part of this was to teach us all how to have table manners. I believe this is a critical lesson that has gone to the wayside, and I do what I can to encourage it.
2006-09-28 13:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I am one of six children, and it was a rare treat to be taken out. There were no fast food places then, no play areas. It NEVER occurred to any of us to do anything but sit down and eat our meal. Why? Because that was the way it was at home, and that was what we thought a restaurant was for. If parents go by this simple rule from the very beginning, they will be able to take their children anywhere.
I totally agree with you on this one, although children do have their moments, if it gets really bad it does spoil everyone elses meal.
2006-09-30 07:55:37 · answer #4 · answered by Thia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To all those people who say, "You must not be a parent, or you would'nt say that" I AM a parent and I DO say that! I would never permit my child to behave in that fashion at home, let alone in a public place. If my child was incapable of behaving herself(or himself) in public, well, guess what? I wouldn't take her/him out in public. Kids do not have to behave like bratty little tyrants! Parents are responsible for teaching their children how to behave properly. If they don't, that is a failure on the part of the parent!
2006-09-28 13:34:18 · answer #5 · answered by pessimoptimist 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. As a mother, if my son had a melt down, I left the restaurant as best I could.
My son was a great kid to take out, but every kid has that one day they lose it. I did not expect people around us to have to "deal with it" and stay quiet.
You are within your boundaries to ask those parents to leave if it is out of control. Just watch that you don't rush to judgment. Accidents happen to even adults at dinner, I know because I am pretty clumsy.
2006-09-28 13:00:56 · answer #6 · answered by BuffyFromGP 4 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. People should keep their kids under control and this is not done enough today. Then people wonder why kids are delinquents. Parents should leave the place whether it be a restaurant or anywhere else! PARENTS TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR KIDS!!!!!!
2006-09-30 06:30:05 · answer #7 · answered by bobbi 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with you . people should socialize their kids before they allow them to go out to a restaurant. Unless of course it's chuck e cheese or MC Donald's. I hate that about the way society has become. kids are allowed to rule the adult world and interfere with everyone Else's enjoyment. Hate it at the movies too. And I have kids and mine where not allowed to act that way.Time for some parenting classes.
2006-09-28 13:12:16 · answer #8 · answered by joy 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Parents should definately keep their kids under control. That's the problem. A lot of parents don't have control. The kids do.
2006-09-28 13:51:30 · answer #9 · answered by sheeny 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was a screamer, always have tantrums, and I used to remove her, or not take the children, it is unfair on others to have to put up with this kind of behaviour, especially those parents who dont give a toss and think its funny.
Children have to learn acceptable behaviour and how to behave in public, if they dont remove them.
2006-09-29 22:58:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋