Is it my responsibility to avoid "adult language" at a restaurant when children are present?

Answer 1

You should always watch your language in public, no matter who's around.
On the other hand, let's admit how annoying it is when someone brings a child to an "adult area" -something I've seen too often, unfortunately. It's also the parents' responsibility to keep their children away from places or meetings that should be attended by adults only and where they would be inevitably exposed to listen to adult conversations.

Answer 2

I think it depends on what type of restaurant you are at and what time of night it is. If it is late and there is a bar in the restaurant, profanity is expected.. just cut out the sexual language, because that is just over the line(it isn't the kid's fault their parents took them to a restaurant late on a Friday night where alcohol is involved)... but my god! kids hear it all the time.. whether it be someone in a restaurant or on the television. They are GOING to hear it! I think it is more the parent's responsibility to explain to the child that they shouldn't use language like that, etc. You can't expect people to always modify their behavior for the sake of your child, because although it sounds harsh, unfortunately not everyone cares.

Answer 3

It would be mine, especially if the children were sitting right there or in hearing distance. Adult language has no business in a restaurant anyway. It can be offensive to some as it is to me and I have been around the block a few times.

Answer 4

Depends on the type of restaurant. However, you should probably avoid "adult language" regardless of children.

However, if someone brings children to a place where adult language is appropriate, then, I do not think you should have to modify your behavior because someone couldn't keep their legs closed.

Answer 5

It sure is! Not only when childern are around but when you are around people you don't know. I cuss at times myself but I don't when out and about is stores and such. Think of it this way. What would you do if a person that knows you was in ear shot & never thought you would talk like that? Or better yet what will you do when you kid says things that you say are "ADULT LANGUAGE"? Like in school or to a cop or a judge or a state worker?

Answer 6

Anyone who is considerate while in a public restaurant would not use foul language, burp, use a cell phone, fart, etc.. It is like speaking loudly while at a movie. Why go out of your way to mess up a good evening while with family and friends or those who are trying to be entertained around you.

Answer 7

It would be the polite, responsible thing to do. And if you are going to use adult language then you could at least speak low enough as not to offend others. Ultimately you can do whatever you want, but the right thing to do is to be considerate.

Answer 8

If you consider Mc Donalds an adult restaurant it certainly is.
Of course theyere are some down and out adults who do consider McDonalds an adult restaurant.When adults are present mostly and are strangers you cannot expect the whole world to revolve around your child.I cannot believe the "adult said
anything so darned offensive " because if they did then it
would not have to do with a child hearing it. Many adults would be offended too."I doubt it " But whats an adult restuarant to you?
Many good restaurants have a bar .Or bar service.Unless you were
intentionally abusing your child by making the wrong decision
by intentionally taking them to an "adult atmosphere" and using them in your own self patronizing sociology experiament.
I had some strange man accost our car my husband and I in
the wee ist hours of late night ,like 3in the morn pm .He pulled right beside us in an completely empty parking lot.Even though
he had dozens of empty parking spaces open and close to
the actuall store.He had some foriegn looking women and
a little girl in the backseat of the car,The girl wa no older then
say 6.He pulled up right next to us.Yes an empty parking lot.
Then ran to our car cause he noticed my husband and I were having a disagreemenet which i REPLIED "God (^&am you"!
He heard this then rushed up to my window flashing what was probably a fake badge in his arrogance .He did take of quickly.When I alooked at my hub and asked what the Fu67 or hell is this wirerdo doing out at 3.00 in the morn with a six year old????Exactly...!!!!!!!!!

Answer 9

I think so. We all have a responsibility to protect children. Mostly I want kids to understand they shouldn't use foul language in just any situation. And I've been cursed out enough by 6th graders to know it can become a problem.

Answer 10

I don,t think adult language is the best subject at dinner time,and around children? I think you might do better by holding off until the children are not there.