Toddlers in Restaurants

[vraiblonde]

I think those of you who want to avoid kids should just go home

Well, I thought that those who wanted to avoid smoking could stay home, or at least go to a non-smoking restaurant. Apparently "avoid the situation" is no longer an acceptable approach.

The very least parents could do is not let their kids throw food all over the place and run around the restaurant. And if the kid is screaming its head off, don't just sit there and ignore it. I think management should have some nads and go tell the offending parent and their spawn to get out. Why should the rest of us suffer because you can't control your kid?

 

[morningbell]

That right there is whats wrong with the world. Too many time out parents


what is wrong with spanking:shrug: I started spanking mine when they were old enough to walk. They both learned to listen. My daughter was acting a fool in the store and I told her to stop she did not so I started the dreaded count down "one" she snapped to attention and calmed down. A lady on the same isle came up and complemented me on how well I had pulled that off.

two weeks later my sister was up visiting with her monsters. She starts out at 10, 9 ,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1, and no action from her and no reaction from the monster. WTF a spanking never hurt anyone.

There is a study out now that spanking leads to aggressiveness later on in life, especially in bed.

 

[vraiblonde]

Oh, and:

Hi Camily, pumpkin

Welcome to America. When we are offended or annoyed by something, we get it banned. First it was cigarettes; now it's your children. TFB, you should've thought about that before you voted Democrat.

SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!

No, YOU shut up.

 

[camily]

Oh, and:


No, YOU shut up.

That wasn't me. But then again, I guess you know that.
I'll send you green to prove it.

 

[mAlice]

There is a study out now that spanking leads to aggressiveness later on in life, especially in bed.

That is such

 

[kom526]

That is such

agreed

 

[nitwhit3286]

Sorry thats sad Doug you spanked your kids as soon as they were able to walk.. what was that 1? you spanked a one year old? Holy crap.. thats just plain wrong. Sorry I don't agree.

 

[Dougstermd]

Sorry thats sad Doug you spanked your kids as soon as they were able to walk.. what was that 1? you spanked a one year old? Holy crap.. thats just plain wrong. Sorry I don't agree.

yep about 1.

he was playing with the VCR. I told him no, removed him from the area of the vcr. he went back again and again.

One little swat on the tooky and he never played with the vcr again.


so let me know how it is when you are cleaning those cookies outa your DVD player

 

[Cowgirl]

That is such

agreed

I don't know about later in life, but I can see how it would cause them to be angry when they're spanked.

 

[vraiblonde]

That wasn't me. But then again, I guess you know that.

No - contrary to popular belief, I can't see who left me karma unless I specifically look it up in admin. But I assumed it wasn't you because you usually tell me to shut up right on the board, not in karma.

 

[workin hard]

Sorry thats sad Doug you spanked your kids as soon as they were able to walk.. what was that 1? you spanked a one year old? Holy crap.. thats just plain wrong. Sorry I don't agree.

My kid is 1 and his bottom will occasionally get a swat. Sometimes his hand or mouth gets ones also. Or he gets put in time out. I'm not beating the child. I'm not even smacking him. It's just a swat to have him know what he is doing it wrong. I don't see anything wrong with it.

 

[Baja28]

Your kids annoy me while I'm out enjoying a meal, I'll walk over and stab them right in front of you.

Then I'll back hand you across the face.
Then I'll kick your hubby in the nuts so he can't reproduce any more monsters.

Have a nice day moron.

Toddlers in Restaurants 03-10-2008 07:38 AM Is there seriously something wrong with you??????

No. I'm perfectly normal. What's wrong with you?

 

[vegmom]

It's all about the individual child. Kids need socialization and to be taught what behavior is expected of them in certain situations. If they act like little monsters around your kitchen table they won't do any better in public. And you have to know what your child's limits are for their age/development. You can't expect the same level from a 2 year old as a 4 or 5 year old.

 

[fjennell]

I have always taken my daughter every where because she never cried when she was a baby, never misbehaved as a toddler and if she even thought of being loud or doing something inappropriate all i have to do is give her "the look". however, we go to see Annie at the Warner theater last weekend and a 2 year old is crying, screaming, yelling "juice", etc during the play - finally the mother took her out, brought her back in 10 minutes later and it started again. This also happens at the movie theater...mother lets her toddler run up and down aisles, make noises, etc. I personally think YOU know whether or not YOUR child can sit through things and behave. If you know your child cannot or you refuse to make them, DON'T bring them to things and ruin it for everyone else.

 

[Baja28]

agreed

Remember the orange hot wheels track? That stuff stung like a mutha when swatted across bare legs....

And look at me, I was spanked and turned out normal.

 

[vraiblonde]

I personally think YOU know whether or not YOUR child can sit through things and behave. If you know your child cannot or you refuse to make them, DON'T bring them to things and ruin it for everyone else.

The problem is that many parents think running around the restaurant and throwing food IS acceptable behavior for children. Just like they think having multiple bebe daddies and smoking crack is acceptable. If all their friends are the same way, they don't have any basis for comparison, and get all bent when you "judge" them.

Some of the Mommies on here insisting that their child is a perfect angel in public, I'd like to see that for myself. Because it's possible that their idea of a well-behaved child is not the same as *mine*.

 

[kom526]

Remember the orange hot wheels track? That stuff stung like a mutha when swatted across bare legs....

And look at me, I was spanked and turned out normal.

:flashbacks: Oh yes, I definitely do remember those.


Hey, but the cupola is going on the lighthouse at the end of the month. They are either going to barge it out OR (this would be cool) use a helicopter to place it on the tower.

 

[Baja28]

I took my almost 15 month old to Outback last night and he was an angel.

If he grows up to be like his father as a kid, I pity.....er......a..... I can't wait to see your posts.

 

[CalvertNewbie]

I have no problem with kids being in a restaurant if they are well behaved. We went to Mexico restaurant Friday night around 9 pm. There was a party of 6 sitting a few tables away from us - 4 adults and 2 kids. Both of the kids were obnoxious the entire time, screaming and crying. I don't understand why the parents would not take them outside or even attempt to quiet them down. After about 15 minutes we finally asked the manager to move us away from them, which he did. Although their parents may think their kids are "cute" while throwing their tantrums in public places, the rest of us do not appreciate the disturbance while we're trying to enjoy a meal. Even with everyone around them giving them looks, these parents were completely oblivious to the aggrevation they were causing for everyone else around.

 

[terbear1225]

The problem is that many parents think running around the restaurant and throwing food IS acceptable behavior for children. Just like they think having multiple bebe daddies and smoking crack is acceptable. If all their friends are the same way, they don't have any basis for comparison, and get all bent when you "judge" them.

Some of the Mommies on here insisting that their child is a perfect angel in public, I'd like to see that for myself. Because it's possible that their idea of a well-behaved child is not the same as *mine*.

you are definitely right about that. Everyone has a different opinion o what acceptable behavior is, but I wish that everyone would recognize that common courtesy dictates that your child's behavior shouldn't impede other diners from enjoying their meal.