Parents, what do you think of the No Kids Allowed thing?

Question

Some places are banning children under the age of 6 to enter, such as movie theatre's, hotels, they even wish to ban children from grocery stores. I think this is the stupidest thing ever.
Children have rights too.
What do you think about this?
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Answer 1

I have not heard of this, what country are you talking about where they are talking of this?



That is ludicrous and the stupidest idea I have ever heard, what about single parents who take their children to the grocery store because they can`t leave them home alone or in the car alone by themselves.



Movie theaters? what about all those Disney children's movies, I guess no more will be made then?



Hotels? does that mean a family can`t go on vacation anymore with children under the age of 6, BS



I don`t believe it, children are humans and citizens with equal rights like any other law abiding citizen, they are not dogs or animals. There is no way the government can institute a law like that. Don`t believe it. It would fall under discrimination anyways.

Answer 2

Dramamama has a good point. But...I think that it's a good idea, in general. I mean they can't ban kids from everywhere but I think if non parent adults or parents who's children are grown want to eat a peaceful and quiet dinner out they should be able to without having to deal with bratty kids who's parents can't or won't control them.



I think if a restaurant wants to ban kids under 6 they should. It kind of sucks because not all kids/parents are like that but it is what it is. I think if a movie theater is showing the same movie in 3 different rooms they should be ok to say "No children in theater 1". There's still other options for people with kids who want to see the movie.



However, I don't think a grocery store doing it will work very well. Some people have to go to the store for something unexpectedly and what if oops....their husband isn't home yet so dinner has to wait because they can't go get milk until after 4pm. I think that's a little bit too much.

Answer 3

It's not like every hotel, movie theatre, restaurant, & grocery store is going to ban kids. Children have rights but that doesn't mean their rights are being violated by not being allowed in a certain area. It's not a violation of their rights if they can't go into a bar or R-rated film, so it's not a violation of their rights if they can't go into a certain place. I personally don't understand why if they're going to do it, they're banning only some kids & not all kids. It doesn't make sense that it's not adult only or kid friendly, because sometimes older kids can be just as bad. But there are plenty of people who really like this idea because they either don't want to be around kids or want to get away from all kids or don't want to have to listen to a fussy baby. Even good kids are still kids. So the businesses have a right to do this, but if I don't agree with it I'll just take my family elsewhere.

Answer 4

No one's banned kids from grocery stores, that was a poorly-researched Yahoo error. (This, people, is why it's important to get your news from a reputable source -- no wonder our country's going down the tubes). This defies logic anyway: No grocery store chain *would* be stupid enough to ban kids -- they'd go out of business without the patronage of nutty organic baby-toting moms like me (who spend more in a month than most single people do in 3 months). I mean, think about it. You know this idea doesn't hold water -- but it sure does make for a really extreme and splashy article to get people riled up. I'm not for kids being banned from stores -- but realistically, this will never be an issue. Economics says so.



As for restaurants and movie theaters -- you know, I think that makes sense. If a certain group of selfish parents aren't going to take the initiative and be respectful of other paying patrons, then I suppose the businesses have to step in and make the rules for them. Personally, I would never allow my kids to act up in these kinds of establishments -- and when they have, I've removed them to the outdoors (grocery stores are different -- we aren't there for some leisurely adventure -- we're there to obtain sustenance). But when others aren't willing to play by the Golden Rule, I suppose this in the inevitable outcome. I'm all for childless folk (that is, the people who are both temporarily or permanently unencumbered) having a bit of peace in their downtime.



The biggest aberration the 'article' presented was kid-free community areas. Every outdoor space not exclusively owned by an individual should be kid-friendly.

Answer 5

In situations where it would be for their protection (say a movie with PG-13 or R, Hooters where exposure to the sexism going on, or even sports bars where the noise level is so loud it could hurt their ears, or places serving alcohol after a certain hour even, up to the establishment to decide that) then I believe it's fully in the right of the establishment to limit the age. It avoids lawsuits quite frankly.



In situations where people are only complaining about behavior, then 'excessive mess fees' or 'screaming will not be allowed' rules would be enough to take care of the problem while not punishing the parents and children who are behaved. Basing it on age and not on behavior is ageist and should be as acceptable as racism.

Answer 6

I think it's perfectly okay, in some scenarios. Like a restaurant. Kids act a fool in some really upscale places, if you want your children to run around at a restaurant, go to Denny's. The kids aren't going to appreciate or enjoy a three star restaurant like an adult will. They would rather have chicken nuggets from McDonald's. This is the only place so far that I think should be allowed to not let children come in. Some places, aren't family friendly and that's just that.

Answer 7

I agree with movie theaters. I have had several movies ruined for me (when I paid a lot of money to go see them) because some kid won't be quiet or a baby is screaming (and even then most movie theaters don't ban kids until after a certain time of night, when the kids should be in bed anyways).



Some hotels I can understand to, if it is a nicer hotel that has standards for certain things, like noise level, kids can be disruptive to other paying customers.



Even grocery stores is understandable. More than once have I been grocery shopping and kids are screaming and crying and throwing a complete fit in the aisle. I feel bad for the parent. Also I've seen kids knock over displays or pull things off shelves and just leave them on the floor, making a huge mess.





I work at a retail store that sells many collectible brands of things (kinda a bit of everything, we sell Waterford glass, Fitz and Flode dishware, Dept. 56, Amia Glass, and many other breakable things) and our store is very crowed with stuff, and people feel it is ok to bring their young kids into our store when there are so many breakable things, some that look like toys but are for display purposes only. Well behaved kids I don't mind, as we do sell some kids things like webkins, but when I've spent hours trying to arrange the shelves and tables to how my boss wants it, and a kid comes and moves everything (even adults do it too which is annoying) or breaks a $100 item (lucky for them we don't have a "you break it you buy it" policy (lucky for us employees to, especially around christmas as we always break ornaments)) or gets finger prints on all our cases. Some kids don't listen, I've had several mothers scream at their kids constantly not to touch anything, yet the kid still touches stuff.





I understand the decision to not allow young children for the sake of the merchandise or the peace of the other paying customers. Heck I wish some stores (like the one I work at) would ban teenagers who are obviously not there to buy anything (we had to kick out a group because they thought it would be fun to play hide-and-seek in out store).

Answer 8

I seen that and I think its crazy. just because some kids act up doesnt mean all kids do. my neice is as good as gold when she is in a public place. I think that is the kids is acting up, and the parents are letting them, then they should be asked to leave but not all kids. especially hotels and grocery stores. parents do stay away from home, and parents do have to shop and some dont have babysitters

Answer 9

I think it's ridiculous, especially the grocery stores for goodness sakes.



Those places will not get my business period.



It seems an increasingly number of people without kids have become very vocal about children, ripping into parents when they have no clue what they are talking about, passing judgments.

Answer 10

"Children have rights too"

yet do i hear you protesting 19+ laws?

im guessing no



get off your soap box, the world does not revolve around your kids and quite frankly

some of us enjoy a little peace when we go out.

leave the screaming brat at home where it belongs and just get a sitter. SIMPLE.

Answer 11

im no parent, I love it. I'm a host and getting booster seats and high chairs is a pain, the kids leave a mess worse than pigs, and annoy others. I also have a beef with the elderly

Answer 12

i think children should make children right commison

Answer 13

I think this is a consequence of taking all the power away from parents and not allowing them to spank, or discipline their chidren in public anymore. Now, that we can't make them behave in public, we're being told not to even bring them there. It's kind of ironic to me. And yes, I agree w/ you that it's stupid.

Answer 14

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