Restaurant says NO to screaming children!

[Lady's Human]

We have left a restaurant once for the kids misbehaving and causing a ruckus.

Hasn't happened since, and won't.

Remember...............the parents are in charge, not the children.

Frankly more restaurants should have this policy. Why would I be offended for a business owner doing what's best for his business?

[Asiel]

What I find even more annoying (if that's possible), is "the monster in the booth behind you". This kid rocks and bangs on the back of the booth he is in, and it reverberates into the one you're sitting in. Then he stands up and hangs over the back of his seat and into the booth you are in, starring at you and your party, and sometimes practically slobbering down your back, and all the while, kicking the back of the booth he is in! And the parents say nothing to the little darlings!!! I have on more than one occasion, asked the parents to please control their child/chilldren, as I would really like to eat my dinner in peace.

Do they have "No Children" sections in restaurants, as there used to be "No Smoking" ones? If not - there should be!

Oh boy can I relate to that one. I could choke the parents who allow their kids to statd on seats let alone kick the back of the seat that I'm sitting in (guess you know the reason for this)
We've had meals ruined by screaming brats so many times. I really can't blame the kids but the parents deserve to be told to get out. I would patronize any restaurant that had a sign like this one. We've even been in a restaurant where a child about 3 yrs had a temper tantrum and was dragging on the floor kicking and screaming, the parents were trying to talk to him in a quiet tone. I can't imagine letting a liitle kid roll on a floor where everyone has been walking. We always took our kids to restaurants and they knew beforehand that any talking was to be done in a hushed tone and no squirming or fooling around. Never had a problem but then I didn't allow it at home either , table manners are taught at home if you expect it in public places.

[Asiel]

I am a mom and I agree with this too. I can't stand going to a restaurant with kids who are screaming and the parents just sit there like they don't even hear it or care. I do not allow hannah to carry on like that in a restaurant and she's knows not to act up but if she was really in a mood and was screaming we would leave. It's not enjoyable for us either to sit there with a screaming child of our own. leaving would be the best option for everyone. the patrons, the parents and for the child.

there is no reason to let your child carry on like that and not DO something about it. If it cuts your night short... well so be it

You sound like my kind of parents Sparks19 , congratulations on raising Hannah to be respectful of others.

[Laura's Babies]

My kids KNEW better than to scream out in public! It was not allowed at home or in public.

I strongly resent going out for a nice quiet meal and being bombarded with loud music, loud conversation OR screaming Kids! My daughter and husband like to go to eat at a popular steak house and I find the whole thing as loud as a bar room with people talking to loud and loud music playing.. I just find it hard to eat in all that noise.. you can't even carry on a conversation!

To any parent who is offended that no one wants to listen to their kids scream, TO BAD! Why should your uncontrollable child be allowed to interfere with a restaurant full of people who planned on a nice quiet meal?

[Husky_mom]

excuse me?... but.. what??!!

Ashley Heflin, who is a mom of two. "You can't help it if your kids scream."

you´ve got to be kidding me!!!.. seriously she said that?.. wow.. lol

as said tons times before me.. we are the parents.. and while sometimes kids do give hard times.. it´s up to us to control them or remove them from the premises..

but I think that is too much work for her (Ashely Heflin and similars).. guess parenting is not her forte

[phesina]

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This article totally made my morning.

Mine too! I think I'm about ready to take a drive to North Carolina so I can dine in that restaurant!

[GoldenLover]

I also agree but would like to see this policy extended to grocery stores, movie theaters, and everywhere else too

Also, it would be neat if there were more "pet friendly" places. Like a grocery store where you could shop with your pet. Or a restaurant with outside seating you could put them next to you in. I think if people are allowed to bring their children everywhere, pet owners should be allowed to bring their pets. Children are usually messier, less well behaved, and louder than pets. Being a person with furry children, I would much rather go to a store that I could take my pup with me than have to leave him at home so often. Though the non-furry kid owners may not agree, he's my baby. Not saying everywhere should be that way, but it'd be cool if there were a few more places pet owners could take them. Of course, huge liability involved, so will never happen. Lawyers....

[Medusa]

I also agree but would like to see this policy extended to grocery stores, movie theaters, and everywhere else too

Ditto. When the boy was, well, a boy, I always received compliments from others about how well behaved and courteous he was. It didn't come naturally; he had to be taught to behave that way. It seems that many parents aren't bothering to take the time to teach their kids, they just seem to want them to get involved in every activity as possible to get them out of their hair. The result: self entitled kids who grow up to be self entitled adults.

[luckies4me]

The two men...talking very loudly and using foul language within earshot of our kids.

I have encountered this problem on more than one occasion. Usually a bunch of teenagers or young adults with nothing better to do than curse and act like lunatics while you're eating.

I am very fortunate to have children who behave rather well in restraunts, as well as the theatre. I only recall having a problem with Kai once, when he was younger, and after I realized he couldn't be distracted we asked for a "to-go" box so that we wouldn't distract the other customers. It is rude to let your child carry on when others are trying to enjoy their meal.

[Marigold2]

I too taught my children to behave in public and they were good. If one started to cry for whatever reason, wet diaper, hunger, sick I left so as not to disturb others but mostly to just take care of my baby.
If a child has mental issues things might get a bit stickey and I would hope that people would be more understanding if a child has autism or another form of mental illness. Just because one is not so called perfect does not mean one cannot go out in public.
If I saw a child who had issues crying I would be much more understanding then a child just being a stinker and mom not doing her job.

[moosmom]

AMEN!!! There is a God!! I can finally have a nice QUIET meal without a bunch of cranky kids ruining it for me.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

I also agree but would like to see this policy extended to grocery stores, movie theaters, and everywhere else too

I agree!

[Catlady711]

It seems that many parents aren't bothering to take the time to teach their kids, they just seem to want them to get involved in every activity as possible to get them out of their hair. The result: self entitled kids who grow up to be self entitled adults.

Had a client like that come in today. Mom, dad, and 2 kids. The one kid (3?)was fairly quiet and reasonably behaved, stayed in mom's arms the whole time, no issues there (surprising). The other.....well lets just say I hope they never bring him again.

First thing in the door, dad has the dog who is dragging out the retractable leash all over and the guy has NO control over it. Then the p.i.t.a. kid (5?)comes in and promptly kicks off his crocks in two steps as he's walking in the door. Mom follows holding the other child and never even notices the shoes even though she darn near tripped on them coming in. The now shoeless kid is wandering all over the place, dad is being dragged around by the dog who now has the leash fully extended and tied around a chair, the mom is busy intently looking at the bulliten board while the shoes remain just inside the door for some other client to trip over or their dog to chew up.

I call them into the room, make mention that the child will have to put his shoes back on. The dad kinda drags the dog towards the room, while hollaring over his shoulder that the mom needs to get the child's shoes. Mom goes to get the shoes, then just holds on to them while going back to look at the bulliten board and the shoeless kid is still wandering around all over the place.

I say to the dad again that the kid HAS to have the shoes back on. At this point he drags the dog back to mom who is still totally oblivious to anything else going on to tell her what I said. Then she finally corrals the kid to put the shoes on while dad drags the poor dog back to the room. Eventually mom and the now shod child are in the room as well.

When we went in to examine the dog the previously barefoot child is all over the room, under foot, crawling under the lift table, banging on the walls, and screaming, which is scaring the dog we're trying to examine. The parents for the most part completely ignored this. Finally the kid must have gotten in the way enough that dad moved him back towards them more. At which point the child lets out a blood curdling scream "NO", the parents LAUGH at this!! Then the child quite plainly screams "I hate you" and KICKS his dad, HARD!

Do you think the parents lectured him, spanked him, told him to stop, told him sternly not to kick people?? NOPE The dad laughs and says (in a sweet sing song voice) "awww you don't hate me, you love me and you're just mad".

WHAT???? I can guarantee you if I had EVER kicked my mom and screamed 'I hate you', I certainly wouldn't have gotten a sing song response and a laugh!!!!

I see this too often at work. Kids kicking, and punching the parents, screaming bloody murder, and wantering all over and the parents seem totally oblivious to any of it and don't do a single thing to curb the behaviour!! Rather sickening actually.

[Marigold2]

If they can't control a 5 or 6 year old they will never be able to control a 15 year old.

[sparks19]

Ditto. When the boy was, well, a boy, I always received compliments from others about how well behaved and courteous he was. It didn't come naturally; he had to be taught to behave that way. It seems that many parents aren't bothering to take the time to teach their kids, they just seem to want them to get involved in every activity as possible to get them out of their hair. The result: self entitled kids who grow up to be self entitled adults.

yeah same here. I'm happy and saddened at the same time lol. I'm glad that she is well behaved and people realize it but sad that this is something people would notice because it's such an oddity.

but really people stop by our table almost every time we are out to talk to hannah or to compliment her... she loves the attention though. HAHA one time this elderly couple were leaving the diner and they stopped to say hi to her and the elderly gentleman ended up singing a song for her. I can't remember what song it was... it was one of those old crooner songs. it was so sweet and hannah loved every moment of it lol

yeah I don't really understand having them in an activity every night of the week. when do they get to be kids? do homework? spend time with their friends and family? that being said... Hannah is enrolled in a dance class starting next week. one day a week for half an hour. she'll love it I think

As for the kids with disabilities... yes I would think people would be more understanding... HOWEVER autism was mentioned and in young children that can be very hard to see to the untrained eye unless it's a REALLY severe case