Should children be allowed in restaurants?

Question

I find it annoying how parents let their loud, and annoying kids run around, jump in the booths, and scream in restaurants.
I went to a restaurant today, and this kid behind me kept leaning over my side of the booth, and she some of her disgusting apple sauce in my hair. I was really mad about this. I didn't say it though.
I just find it annoying that kids are even allowed in restaurants, and their parents don't even care when they do things like what this mother's daughter did to me. The mother just said it was adorable. The girl looked like she was about three, or four.
Should kids be allowed in restaurants?

Answer 1

Would you rather them starve? should children be allowed to eat at all?

Answer 2

I don't think it's reasonable or necessary to completely ban children from restaurants. But I wouldn't have a problem with people being asked to leave if they had out of control children ruining everyone else's meal. Unfortunately I don't think too many restaurants will do that because they're too afraid of the parents getting all offended and possibly even trying to sue them.



It does seem like a lot of people just use no common sense and just drag their kids to restaurants no matter what. I saw one answerer who said if they can tell that their kids are having a bad day, they don't take them to a restaurant- which again, I would think would common sense, but a lot of people seem to only be worried about their own wants and not so much that their toddler is overtired and is likely going to cry and scream and disturb everyone else. The worst is when I purposely go to a restaurant at a later time- say around 8:30-9:00, because they are usually a lot quieter and less crowded, and most young kids should be in bed at that point- and lo and behold, there's some tired kid out way past their bedtime screaming the place down.

Answer 3

I have a 12 month old. I believe that she should be allowed into any restaurant that we are going to eat at. I am the costumer. If they do not ever want my business then forbid my child to join me for dinner.

I believe it is the parents job to make sure the kids are behaving. The moment she starts to fuss I get up and walk outside. If my daughter ever put apple sauce in anyone's hair I would be dreadfully embarrassed. We would immediately get up and she would get a spanking(obviously not under 1 year old). If she was able ti say sorry she would have to. That behavior is unacceptable.



I think that if the children are being disrespectful or annoying then the parents should be asked to leave but why punish all parents and children because of a small percent that do not know how to act?

Answer 4

Yes, children should be allowed in restaurants.



First of all, children are not miniature adults. They are children and occasionally, they act like children. They are not born knowing how to behave in public, it is a skill that is learned through practice. A child learns how to behave in public by BEING out in public.



Yes, the child's mother should have reined in her daughter because she was behaving inappropriately. But by the sounds of it, kids annoy you in general. I hope you never become a parent if you can't learn to stop expecting kids to act like adults.



By the way, I like kids quite a bit, but if a little girl was leaning over my side of the booth and put applesauce in my hair, I would have said something to her mother without causing a huge scene. I cannot fathom how you could just sit there and do nothing, if you were "really mad".



So yes, kids should be allowed in restaurants. Even when kids act like kids, at least they have an excuse. I've had more pleasant dinners disrupted by loud, rude obnoxious adults than I ever had by misbehaving children. There are some adults who shouldn't be allowed in restaurants!

Answer 5

Yes, but only when old enough and trained enough, to be quiet, which means no younger than 7 years. But a good wrist leash might help, too. There was a time when a parent would ask people, "did my child go by here?", a person could say "yes", if it's true, with out getting in trouble. Those were to the good old days, which are gone.

Answer 6

Kids shouldn't be banned from restaurants generally, but in a case like that, I think it would be acceptable to complain to the wait staff and then for the wait staff to ask the family to leave because of how their children were behaving. We take our kids out occasionally but they are never allowed to act like that. In fact, we leave if we think they're talking too loud because we want them to learn proper behavior in public places. Parents who let their children run wild and cause others to form generalized opinions about ALL children ruin it for the rest of us whose children actually know how to behave. And we have five children, ages 9, 7, 5, 4 and 1 and we've been complimented many, many times on how well our children behave in a restaurant. Children can be taught if parents are willing to make the effort. Oh, and the fact that we expect good manners and behavior from them when we eat at home helps their behavior out in public too.

Answer 7

Yes. I have two children- 5 and an infant. Since the baby has been born we have not gone out to eat, but back when we just had our first I would always sit him on the inside of the booth and keep him quiet and occupied.

While I agree that people should not bring young children to very fancy five-star restaurants where the customers are usually on dates and such, children are absolutely allowed in general family restaurants- Chili's, Outback, Olive Garden, those types.

Answer 8

In a family type restaurant kids should be allowed, but you should also be free to tell the parent that you do not like the child getting food on you, or complain to the hostess and ask to move if the kid is too annoying

Parents need to control their children!

Answer 9

As long as their parents can keep them under control. Just because a kid is cute doesn't mean they earn the right to scream and cry if they don't get dessert or something stupid. All kids act snotty sometime, but it's up to the parents to discipline them otherwise.

P.S Next time say something! I never mind making a deal about it if I'm trying to enjoy a dinner at a nice restaurant. You'll probably be saying what everyone else is thinking. ;)

Answer 10

I think they should, even if they do things like what you said above. However, it's a parent's job to control their children, and I think that mother's reaction to her daughter was completely unacceptable. If I were you, I probably wouldn't have been able to control my temper. But there are restaurants with a more refined setting where there wouldn't be as many children, as opposed to a family restaurant. I've never had an issue with children in restaurants, but if it really is that bad, I suggest going to a restaurant where there might be less kids.

Answer 11

Most kids don't know any better, it's the parents fault when they let them act like that in public and don't teach them manners, and I do agree that kids who run a muck should have to leave therestaurantt, but I think banning all kids would be silly because their are plenty of quiet and polite kids. Just remember you were a baby and kid once and probably annoyed a lot of people as well, just think of it as karma for things grown ups did as kids.

Answer 12

Yes children should be allowed into restaurants but they should behave. When you see a child act up it is most likely the parents fault. The children should be taught proper manners and how to behave in public. I always get compliments on my children because I taught them how to behave themselves.I don't understand why parents don't teach their kids properly because when I go out to eat i like to enjoy the meal and not having to chase my kids around. I also feel proud when my kids are so well behaved and I see children that aren't. Even as a parent, that really annoys me when children act like that.

Answer 13

I dont think children should be allowed to behavior like that in a restaurant. i feel like if u dont have control over ur kides then u should be at the restaurant. but kids should know i take out some where behavior or u want go anywhere. OR when i was growing up " u acted up if u want to when u get home im whooping ur ***!! "

Answer 14

Ummmm...... What the hell? U were a kid once and like you should respect that. You were probably 10-times as annoying as those kids. How would u feel if u got kicked out of a restaurant because u were a kid?! Lady, shut your mouth!

Answer 15

Yes, but only when old enough and trained enough, to be quiet, which means no younger than 7 years. But a good wrist leash might help, too. There was a time when a parent would ask people, "did my child go by here?", a person could say "yes", if it's true, with out getting in trouble. Those were to the good old days, which are gone.

Answer 16

Yes, it's not fair to parents or the kids to not be allowed in restaurants.

Answer 17

I assume you don't have children or you wouldn't ask such a question but yes this sounds like a parent problem not a kid problem.I would have been horrified if that was my child. My children are or were very well behaved in public but they did have their moments my solution was to take them outside or to the bathroom to calm them down.Were you ever a kid maybe you should ask your parents if you ever embaressed them in public you might owe them an apology like that parent definitely owed you.

Answer 18

McDonalds, OK. Longhorn Steakhouse Friday night at 9 PM, no kids under age five. Some parents are clueless on basic manners, even at McDonalds. I had one kid about age 4 asking me for for my fries. Over and over again. She kept coming over. Even other patrons told parents to watch her and stop bugging people.

Answer 19

definite, it is criminal. in any different case babies could be allowed in bars. i think of it particularly is a great concept. There are some activities the place you % to go out and enjoy a toddler-unfastened evening. a chum of mine replaced into going to recommend to his lady pal at dinner at an exceedingly upscale eating place. inspite of the undeniable fact that 2 misbehaving babies ruined the excellent evening. Plus, i'm confident that fogeys could also celebrate with a night removed from babies. There could nonetheless be a great style of alternative eating places the place mothers and dads could desire to take their babies.

Answer 20

Yes, but parents who cannot control their children should not. I have four (three between 3 yrs to 6 months) and if I can tell they're having a bad day we won't go out to eat. It's that simple.

Answer 21

Yes, but if the kids are running amok and their parents aren't doing anything about it then they should be kicked out. I hate it when parents do that too. If you're gonna use the silent treatment/cry it out method then do it in your home where nobody else has to deal with it.

Answer 22

I believe that children should be allowed in restaurants. The whole misbehaving issue does not just occur in restaurants--it happens in doctor's offices, movie theaters, grocery stores, etc.

Answer 23

Do what they do in Paris. Ban them from certain places, but allow your dog in! I get annoyed any place where kids are running rampant. Kids are to be seen and not heard.

Answer 24

Never! I personally like the fact that some restaurants don't let kids come in.

Answer 25

yes they should be allowed, they're people too. I always enjoyed it as a kid. The parents are the ones to blame for the lack of discipline.

Answer 26

Yes, I think children should have the privilege of using public restaurants because they should have the same rights that adults have, and maybe your just afraid of children and that makes me sad.

Answer 27

Yes, but I think if the parent can't keep their child under control they just need to leave or take them to the bathroom.

Answer 28

Yes. With responsible parents.

Answer 29

Most restaurants allow them because most parents insist on it so I don't think there's a thing we can do about that. What I would do is ask the waiter or waitress to move me to another table.

Answer 30

Yes, but the staff should do something about the parents who let their kids do stuff like that.. it's the parents' fault in my opinion.

Answer 31

I think kids should be allowed, I mean you once were a kid too. You probably acted the same way

Answer 32

They defiantly have no "rights" - do they vote? Are they 18 (legal adult)? Do they contribute to society at all? No... they have basic human rights - but they do not have "RIGHTS" as so many others put it here.



I personally hate the idea of kids at restaurants, they almost always squeal or make it just generally miserable.



As an adult - I find it annoying to constantly go to Bars instead of restaurants - because I'm avoiding people's kids.

Answer 33

Of course they should, children have the same right to eat in a restaurant as adults too. With that being said, parents shouldn't let their children run wild or disturb other people at the restaurant. The parents should have apologized to you at the very least and personally, I would have said something. I have two boys (ages 8 and 3) and I would never allow them to act that way in a restaurant or even at home.

Answer 34

Absolutely . If you do not want to be bothered by a child then you either don't go to a restaurant or go to a bar or something where kids can't go. Kids should not be punished for being kids they can not be banned for crying sometimes or running around

Answer 35

honestly.....I think they should only be aloud in fast foods and such......but the actual restaurants should be for 12 and up. My brother is 5 years old and he jumps around and looks over booths, which is really embarrassing for me, and quite annoying for others. Kids should be taught manners before they go out to eat, or they shouldn't go out at all.



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Answer 36

Yeah they should but if they get out of line we should be allowed to smack them and their parents.

Answer 37

if the parent's child is loud and annoying then they would be asked to leave if the ppl there are complaining

Answer 38

Blame the parents. The kids are innocent. If they allow such terrible behaviour they are the ones who should recieve discipline! Kids have no idea about manners unless Ma & Pa teach them!

I would be so freaking mad if I were you, too.

Answer 39

Yes they should - with parental supervision. In your incident, the children were not supervised - it's not their fault. It's the parents fault. You should've said something instead of keeping all of this anger built up inside of you.

Answer 40

Of course children should be allowed in family restaurants however there are "adult" restaurants to go and have a nice relaxing meal that actually dont allow children under a certain age and that would be nice once in a while but you can't just ban children from all of them

Answer 41

you're clearly overacting. if you don't like kids, you might as well get your tubes tied, stay near bars and other lame places, and continue hating what you once were.

or grow a heart. no one likes people who don't like kids.

Answer 42

No they could have the tendency of throwing cutlery around.

Answer 43

Yes, But should be handled carefully.

Answer 44

Of course they should. But I'd blame the parents for letting their kids become wild. Parents need to learn how to tame their children before they take them to public places. However, I am very fond of kids, so I wouldn't really mind if kids cries or yelled. I find it cute. It's kids, obviously they're always up to some mischief.

Answer 45

yes, & its just the paretns who have no control over their children like that, they shud juss leave their children home if their outta that much of control

Answer 46

Only when under supervision and control

Answer 47

depends on the restaurant...there are certain restaurants in which I'd completely agree and others I'd completely disagree

Answer 48

Yes... Otherwise how could I look at my husband and say... "well aren't you glad ours isn't like THAT one?"

Answer 49

yeah but with lil control

Answer 50

yeah and the parents has to take responsible if anything happens.....

Answer 51

uh.. YEAH! Just speak to the manager about rules to put up. =)

Answer 52

yes

Answer 53

Of course! It's the parents job to control their children. You can always request to not sit near many children. This is a ridiculous question.

Answer 54

Yes, but only when fastened to a leash!!

Answer 55

They can be in the restraunt but being loud and stuff is annoying but yea kids deserve to be in restraunts if they behave

Answer 56

Only if they are controlled

Answer 57

MAYBE U SHOULD JUST EAT SOMEWHERE ELSE

U STUCK UP GRANDMOTHER !

Answer 58

yes....-_- and anyway the girl is 3 or 4 years old...can't judge...em

Answer 59

no, they shouldn't !! except mine of course.

Answer 60

Yes they should they have as much right as you do.. dont be a stuck up snob and it wont bother you as much,, people like you annoy me. im sure you were that way when you were that age so get over it!!!