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February 9, 2011 at 8:41 pm #716029
MaryPMemberThis has been very interesting but I have one question: how are children supposed to learn how to behave in public if one should not take them out in public? Let’s think about that one. A child cannot turn 16 and be magically expected to sit and behave at a restaurant if he or she had not been to one before. Oh, sure, there’s the family dinner table but it is a little different at a restaurant.
Also, I think we can agree that the people who let their kids run around in restaurants, coffee houses, or stores without trying to correct their children’s actions are not the people reading this thread.
February 9, 2011 at 9:44 pm #716030
JustSarahParticipant“Also, I think we can agree that the people who let their kids run around in restaurants, coffee houses, or stores without trying to correct their children’s actions are not the people reading this thread.”
I do so wish I could agree with this, but Pixel Pusher’s comments earlier in this thread make me think otherwise. :-(
February 9, 2011 at 9:56 pm #716031
yes2wsParticipantFrom what I’ve observed, several of the posters have indicated that children SHOULD be taken out in public, but that parents should be ready to remove them if necessary.
I, personally, think this is a win-win for everyone… the parents get to dine-out without hiring an expensive sitter, the other patrons get to enjoy their evening out, and the kids get to experience dining out AND boundaries.
February 9, 2011 at 10:55 pm #716032
365StairsParticipantCan everyone without kids and thinks kids are generally an annoyance anyway… please let me when & where you will be out and about so I know not to bring my kids there.
I paused before I responded to this thread knowing & remembering my childhood…none of us were angels growing up…Every parent goes through public challenges with their kids – no matter what school of parenting they subscribe to. If you’re not a parent…Deal with it!
Maude – since you asked a question…I would say…mind your own business and/or drink more beer (no harshness intended)
February 10, 2011 at 3:19 pm #716033
maudeParticipant365Stairs: I like your idea about drinking more beer. Unfortunately, it can make me surly, which makes me less likely to mind my own business.
I think zenguy is right, though. My anger is misguided. Now I hate parents. But I also hate their children.
Cheers.
February 10, 2011 at 6:01 pm #716034
JoBParticipant365stairs…
parents who are attempting to deal with their children aren’t the problem.
By definition.. those kids are supervised.
it the kids who are unsupervised that have created the kind of safety issues that has me speaking with management.
February 10, 2011 at 6:05 pm #716035
JoBParticipantHSG…
the trouble with the boomers label is that it covers such a wide demographic group.
For the most part the parents who are letting their kids run wild these days are as likely to be the grandchildren of boomers as the kids.
I do agree about the “cult of me” though…
you are so right that parenting isn’t the only aspect of societal behavior it affects.
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