Kid Free Zones - the next wave after no cell phones??

[Pete]

That's because you've taught Boy to be a respectful young man, and to sit back and quietly amuse himself while the adults do their thing. Boy is a delight to be around. You've done something very right with him.

It's genetics


and fear of being maced

 

[kwillia]

It's genetics

 

[vraiblonde]

So you're sayng I should drive up to Annapolis, eat fast food, or go to Slob Evans until my kids are 21? Why don't you go to a bar instead.

Now you're just getting carried away. If your kid can sit and behave himself, he can go anywhere in the world. My kids went to all kinds of fun places when they were little because they knew how to act. And when they'd have a moment of temporary insanity, they had Adolf Hitler frogmarch them to the bathroom for a little chat.

In fact, I am more likely to misbehave in a restaurant than any of my kids are.

But you're right about the crayons - if you see them by the hostess station, turn around and walk out because crayons attract demon spawn.

 

[MMDad]

Now you're just getting carried away. If your kid can sit and behave himself, he can go anywhere in the world. My kids went to all kinds of fun places when they were little because they knew how to act. And when they'd have a moment of temporary insanity, they had Adolf Hitler frogmarch them to the bathroom for a little chat.

In fact, I am more likely to misbehave in a restaurant than any of my kids are.

But you're right about the crayons - if you see them by the hostess station, turn around and walk out because crayons attract demon spawn.

I was just responding to people who think kids don't belong in restaurants that serve booze.

The only way i can teach my kids to behave in public is to take them out. Sure they make mistakes, but they now have better manners than most adults I see.

 

[Toxick]

All I know is that when I go out, I don't like to be disturbed AT ALL.



You effing people should stay home when I go out, so I don't have to be bothered with all your cigarette smoke, your screaming kids, your body odor, your useless cell-phone conversations, bible-thumping, blocking the aisles in Walmart, left-lane driving, key-tone atkins-diet breath having selves.

What a pain in the ass you all are.


Please, for the love of God, stay home and out of my way.

Is it SO much to ask, really?

 

[meme]

I was just responding to people who think kids don't belong in restaurants that serve booze.

The only way i can teach my kids to behave in public is to take them out. Sure they make mistakes, but they now have better manners than most adults I see.

MM--

I don't think children should be banned from establishments that serve alcohol. I have two younger children and I do take them to Applebee's, Ruby Tuesday's and etc. But I take them where it's usually slow (if I can help it.) However, my kids know not to throw forks, spoons, food, and scream and cry. God help them. I realize little kids and babies cry and get fussy and bored, but I think it's the parents responsibility to take care of the situation immediately instead of "calm down Little Meme" or act like they haven't a clue that the child is acting up. You are right about taking kids into establishments, that is where they learn proper behavior.

 

[MMDad]

All I know is that when I go out, I don't like to be disturbed AT ALL.



You effing people should stay home when I go out, so I don't have to be bothered with all your cigarette smoke, your screaming kids, your body odor, your useless cell-phone conversations, blocking the aisles in Walmart, left-lane driving, key-tone atkins-diet breath having selves.

What a pain in the ass you all are.


Please, for the love of God, stay home and out of my way.

Is it SO much to ask, really?

I pledge to never take my kids out in Tucson.

Couldn't you just coordinate with the other three people in Tucson?

 

[vraiblonde]

I was just responding to people who think kids don't belong in restaurants that serve booze.

Shoot, how else are you supposed to get through a meal with your kids if there's no booze to keep you from strangling them?

Junior: MOMMYIWANTICECREAMMOMMYIWANTITNOW!!! MOMMYMOMMYMOMMY!!!

Mommy:

 

[Toxick]

Couldn't you just coordinate with the other three people in Tucson?

There's 900K people in Tucson.



And every one, a unique pain in my ass.

 

[MMDad]

There's 900K people in Tucson.



And every one, a unique pain in my ass.

Those are cactii. That's why they hurt your ass.

 

[MysticalMom]

Good, well-mannered kids are cool. Bad, ill-mannered kids are not.

Keep the bad ones at home and let the patrons of a restaurant or bar enjoy their night out without the disruption of dealing with a bunch of noisy, inconsiderate brats.

My kids know they better behave in a restaurant. Momma don't play. I don't LET them get loud or unruly and they know it. Of course mine aren't toddlers. They may not know how to act right at home but they sure know how to act in public.

I never really WANTED to take my kids out to dinner when they were really little. I was trying to get away when we went to dinner back then and have a nice ADULT quiet time. And when I did manage to escape I didn't want to hear someone elses screaming kids either.

 

[vraiblonde]

So far everyone has perfectly behaved children.

I'd like to hear from the ones who let their spawn shriek, throw things and hang over the top of the booth staring at the people behind them. And I know you're out there because I've sat next to you many times.

 

[Toxick]

I'd like to hear from the ones who let their spawn shriek, throw things and hang over the top of the booth staring at the people behind them.

They're all sitting with the bad tippers.

 

[BuddyLee]

So far everyone has perfectly behaved children.

OK...ok...I'll admit it, I don't have perfectly behaved children. What should I do?

 

[MMDad]

OK...ok...I'll admit it, I don't have perfectly behaved children. What should I do?

Maybe Janey can help.

 

[meme]

I never said my kids were perfect but my eldest doesn't throw things including a tantrum. As for my youngest, the first little peep that might turn into a whine, I take take him out of the place ASAP and have my husband pay the bill and gather all our belongings. I find that putting the fear of God into them worked wonders.

As for those little eyes that just "stare" at you while your trying to eat, I say pack some rubberbands and when they won't turn around, flick one at em! Hopefully your aim won't be off.

 

[vraiblonde]

As for those little eyes that just "stare" at you while your trying to eat, I say pack some rubberbands and when they won't turn around, flick one at em!

I give them the finger. They tattle, but Mom typically keeps them away from me after that.

 

[Otter]

So far everyone has perfectly behaved children.

I'd like to hear from the ones who let their spawn shriek, throw things and hang over the top of the booth staring at the people behind them. And I know you're out there because I've sat next to you many times.

Sorry, I can't remember

 

[rack'm]

So far everyone has perfectly behaved children.

I'd like to hear from the ones who let their spawn shriek, throw things and hang over the top of the booth staring at the people behind them. And I know you're out there because I've sat next to you many times.

My daughter has received MANY public ass whippings and my son has had a few too.

Parenting SUCKS, but the children need to be taught right from wrong.

 

[Kali]

If the establisment serves booze then it's catering to adults, not children.

Chuck E Cheese serves beer


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