kwillia
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Aaaaah... this explains holding their cloth napkin hostage.I would like to see the restaurant try to take away the baby's raisins... I guaran-####ing-tee they would give them back within seconds...
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doubtfull24
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My son has always been a picky eater so I bring what I know he will eat. The whole point of it is to one keep him occupied and two so he will eat. No big deal in my book. I also bring things to entertain him but if we go to a mexican restaurant he won't eat the chips so have to give him something since we are eating.To each their own. As long as my son is happy and not causing any disruption to other diners then who cares.We also rarely go out to dinner and when we do it is a treat for our family.
sockgirl77
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I am looking at it from a health code violation issue. Like you said, to each is own. I just do not agree with it. Then again, I'm one of those mean mommas that has made her kids go to bed without eating because they refused to eat what was cooked for them. :shrug:
doubtfull24
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My son isn't even 2 yet I doubt he would understand me sending him to bed hungry because he didn't like what I have made him. I always give my son what we have for dinner and make sure there is something he likes if he doesn't eat then I offer it again later. I figure if he is hungry he will eat. He is going threw a stage right now where he hasn't wanted to eat hardly anything. I think his 2 year molars are coming in.
sockgirl77
Well-Known Member
Why not feed him the snack before you get there and order something off of the menu that he will eat or go to a restaurant that offers kid-friendly food? I'm sorry. I'm not trying to be a bitch here but I just do not understand the need to bring food into a restaurant. There are just so many frivalous lawsuits nowadays. If I was a restaurant owner, I'd forbid all outside food. :shrug:
kwillia
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There is no right or wrong answer as the decision is that of a parent and the tolerance level of their chosen restaurant.
Why is this even being argued...
As for a restaurant forbidding snacks for a toddler... I see that as a foolish move because adults spend a considerable amount on their meals and such. Not worth lossing that business over a 4.99 child menu order.
Why is this even being argued...
As for a restaurant forbidding snacks for a toddler... I see that as a foolish move because adults spend a considerable amount on their meals and such. Not worth lossing that business over a 4.99 child menu order.
sockgirl77
Well-Known Member
There is no right or wrong answer as the decision is that of a parent and the tolerance level of their chosen restaurant.
Why is this even being argued...
As for a restaurant forbidding snacks for a toddler... I see that as a foolish move because adults spend a considerable amount on their meals and such. Not worth lossing that business over a 4.99 child menu order.
Opinions vary and that's the beauty of this forum.
kwillia
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No lie! My girl used to be happy with mac n cheese off the kids menu and now she wants King Crab Legs...Just wait until they get older and want the most expensive items on the menu.
No lie! My girl used to be happy with mac n cheese off the kids menu and now she wants King Crab Legs...
King Crab, Crab Imperial, Lobster, Prime Rib, Filet Mignon, etc... She also had the Crab & Lobster Mac & Cheese the other day, too. She was very happy!
Tonight she has to settle for a home made crock pot roast.
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
No lie! My girl used to be happy with mac n cheese off the kids menu and now she wants King Crab Legs...
... and an appetizer.
Baja28
Obama destroyed America
Look at it this way... If I were a restaurant owner, I'd have no problem with parents bring in snacks for the rug rats, especially if it kept them calm.
I'd treat it as if the kids weren't even there and the couple was dining alone. I got their business. Not to mention that they prolly bought the curtain climbers a $2.50 drink. I lost no money at all.
I'd treat it as if the kids weren't even there and the couple was dining alone. I got their business. Not to mention that they prolly bought the curtain climbers a $2.50 drink. I lost no money at all.
Personally, I would never send my child to bed hungry. He's still a little guy so I can understand him not wanting overly flavored foods, if that makes sense (garlic, onion, heavy spices, etc), so there's always something else for him. When he's older if he doesn't like what I've made, he can have a cheese or peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I'm not making a whole other meal for him or anything but he certainly won't go to bed hungry
There is no right or wrong answer as the decision is that of a parent and the tolerance level of their chosen restaurant.
Why is this even being argued...
As for a restaurant forbidding snacks for a toddler... I see that as a foolish move because adults spend a considerable amount on their meals and such. Not worth lossing that business over a 4.99 child menu order.
I completely agree. I do however think showing up with snacks is one thing while showing up with macaroni and cheese or McDonalds is completely different. I can't think of a place where we've been where there wasn't something kid-friendly, even if it wasn't specifically on the kids menu
sockgirl77
Well-Known Member
I've seen couples bring fully cooked meals and a sippy cup filled with juice for their kid to eat. Hell, I remember a couple doing that for all 3 of their kids at one restaurant (Applebees or Ruby Tuesday). I've bartended at a few places where they were told that they could not have the food that they brought in. I can remember specifically one place telling me (the bartender) that it was indeed against health department regulations for the outside food to come in.
Like this forum, parenting styles vary.
Most restaurants will dumb something down to make it kid friendly. I have always taken my girlie with me and she is a restaurant pro already.I can't think of a place where we've been where there wasn't something kid-friendly, even if it wasn't specifically on the kids menu
sockgirl77
Well-Known Member
Personally, I would never send my child to bed hungry. He's still a little guy so I can understand him not wanting overly flavored foods, if that makes sense (garlic, onion, heavy spices, etc), so there's always something else for him. When he's older if he doesn't like what I've made, he can have a cheese or peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I'm not making a whole other meal for him or anything but he certainly won't go to bed hungry
I completely agree. I do however think showing up with snacks is one thing while showing up with macaroni and cheese or McDonalds is completely different. I can't think of a place where we've been where there wasn't something kid-friendly, even if it wasn't specifically on the kids menu
I cook foods that I know my kids will like. At some point I decided to quit making separate meals for each of them. I make them try foods that they claim not to like, but don't make them eat it if they honestly do not like it. But, if one of my kids insists on eating something that he/she does like...to bed hungry he/she goes.
Every restaurant that I've ever been to offers mac and cheese, cheeseburgers, grilled cheese, apple sauce, bread, breadsticks, chicken nuggets/tenders, or some form of chips.
Baja28
Obama destroyed America
Fully cooked meals are different from snacks.I've seen couples bring fully cooked meals and a sippy cup filled with juice for their kid to eat. Hell, I remember a couple doing that for all 3 of their kids at one restaurant (Applebees or Ruby Tuesday). I've bartended at a few places where they were told that they could not have the food that they brought in. I can remember specifically one place telling me (the bartender) that it was indeed against health department regulations for the outside food to come in.
Like this forum, parenting styles vary.
sockgirl77
Well-Known Member
Fully cooked meals are different from snacks.
It's still outside food. So, if I were to find something that states that it is indeed against the law/health department code would that change your mind?