Restaurant bans crying babies

MelissaD said on July 12, 2011 at 4:44 AM

Great news! So many of my outings have been ruined by loud and ruckus children and parents who did nothing to teach them manners. As a parent I know children can be difficult at times. A public restaurant is not the place to act like you're at home. I stayed home, or away from certain types of restaurants because my children were not ready for that atmosphere, and more parents should do the same. More restaurants should do the same, or even ask loud families to leave for the disruption they cause.

justme07 said on September 10, 2010 at 12:25 PM

I have a 4yr old son, and I don't like hearing screaming children either. But everyone is jappin their jaws about "discipline" and most of the people saying it are not parents. No one likes a loud kid, we get it, but no one likes it when we discipline our children either. I got into a dramatic dispute in a restaurant once because I got stern with my little boy... someone ACTUALLY said "Kids will be kids, my god" So this is a lose-lose debate. So what would everyone say if a mom hauled off and starting spanking their child? Well, there's the discipline. Oh wait, no, that's child abuse this day in age. SPARE THE ROD, SPOIL THE CHILD. That's where all the problems are coming from. If you don't like hearing a kid scream because they are being brats, then don't say a word about how someone disciplines their child.

luna1sierra said on September 9, 2010 at 7:18 PM

.....yes , everybody knows that babies only cry to annoy ...that they cut teeth on purpose, just to be rude...

alki50 said on September 9, 2010 at 4:24 PM

Great!! We need that in this age of parents without parenting skills. Take them to McDonalds or teach them to behave. I was never allowed to misbehave when I was a kid and my boys were not either.

buxxy said on September 9, 2010 at 2:47 PM

Finally!!!! I cannot tell you how many times I've gone into a restaurant (a nice one at that) and tried to have a decent meal and actually converse with somebody at the same table...only to have a screaming, screeching kid next to me take over the entire restaurant experience...for not only me but for the rest of the patrons who were equally annoyed. And the parents??? Clueless. My parents would never have allowed that type of behaviour in a restaurant. Period. Your kid has NO RIGHT to ruin the dining experience for the rest of us. Get a clue and deal with the consequences if you don't.

commonsensewa said on September 9, 2010 at 11:35 AM

Finally!! Someone is standing up to the apathy of the modern American parent. I've raised two of my own and played full time babysitter for my two grandchildren and I can clearly see both sides of this issue. When you are a parent or caregiver, you learn how to quickly identify and "Tune Out" the crying and screaming of infants, and then later the constant toddler saying, "Dad look, Dad look, Dad look, Dad look........" The bottom line is, if you can make the decision to have children, you have to take responsibility. One of the first things my Xwife said after finding out she was pregnant with our first child, "Well I guess we're not leaving the house till she's 3 years old." We laughed at the time but it was mostly true.

misscalendula said on September 9, 2010 at 11:21 AM

Completely agree. I am a mother of 3 small children and when I go out and pay for dinner/service at a restaurant, I want to enjoy my meal and relax. I don't want to hear screaming children, especially when I pay for a babysitter to watch my kids so I can enjoy some time alone with my spouse. Not all restaurants should be "family friendly." If you don't like the rule, go some place else.

paris said on September 9, 2010 at 8:25 AM

I have been to some expensive restaurants where some parents allow their toddlers to run up and down the isles almost tripping hosts and servers. The parents basically doing nothing except smiling and believing it is adorable behavior. My favorite ,the baby or older toddler who obviously does not feel good and screams all through dinner. restaurant feels their hands are tied and I have left many times due to this issue. what to do? some places are made for small children and some places are not. Babysitters are meant for nicer occasions . If you can afford a nice restaurant , you should be able to afford a babysitter. Of course my opinion is cheap my wallet is not :)

jaysue1982 said on September 9, 2010 at 6:13 AM

I love this! I am a mother of 2, almost 3, and I absolutely 100 % agree that if your child is screaming or crying, they need to be removed from a restaurant immediately until they calm down. People are paying to enjoy their meal, not listen to your child throw a tantrum or be disruptive. I wish more restaurants did this!

juliabolt said on September 8, 2010 at 11:57 PM

Offensive and ridiculous....A sign like that would offend me...I would leave, whether I was with or without my kids... Do they have a BAR? cause that would be a great place for people to go, if they don't want kids around.

brasslass61 said on September 8, 2010 at 11:37 PM

Baloney you can't help it if your kids scream. You sure can, either take them outside and make them behave or ask for a doggy bag and go home! And wait ouside for the doggy bag. I am so sick and tired of society thinking it is ok to let their kids make others lives hell. And yes, I have raised two kids and am helping with my grandson. He is five and he knows that if he misbehaves when we are even at McDonalds that we will just leave. That has happened ONCE when he was three. I also feel that parents that bring rotten kids on airlines should be put in a secluded area of the plane with other obnoxious passengers. Better yet, if they are being bad at check in they shouldn't be allowed on the plane. Ok, yep, I'm exreme, but I'm very tired of people that don't want to dicipline their kids making others suffer for it!

intell said on September 8, 2010 at 4:16 PM

When we were younger and had small children I hated it when I went to all the trouble to get a sitter and then were seated next to someone who let their children cry. I was trying to take a break from it only to have someone elses kids crying behind me.

gibbage said on September 8, 2010 at 3:48 PM

1000% THANK YOU! Im sick of screaming kids at movies and restaurant's. Deal with them, take them outside, or go home please.

debrab78 said on September 8, 2010 at 3:09 PM

I have two children and YES, you can help it if your children are crying and screaming. It's called being a parent and teaching children how to behave in public. It's also called common courtesy; something that many parents are missing these days. If you're in a public establishment, then take your child outside or to the restroom and calm them down. Other people are trying to enjoy their meal, movie, or shopping trip. They shouldn't have to tolerate somebody else's spoiled brats and lack of parenting skills.

doug276614834154 said on September 8, 2010 at 3:00 PM

Here here! It is irritating (right up there with people on cell phones in a restaurant) when you are trying to have a relaxing dinner and you have to hear crying babies (and cell phone conversations).

jollybutton said on September 8, 2010 at 2:50 PM

So true, mikthrac! Now, it's true, some children are just so young that you "can't help that they're screaming," but a responsible parent CAN step outside to try and calm them down. If your child is that young but you can't be bothered to step outside or if you have to travel with kids and no other adults to help you out, be responsible - pack your meals! It's probably healthier and more cost efficient anyway.

mikthrac said on September 8, 2010 at 2:40 PM

I have two kids.... and I agree with the restaurant, teach your kids about behaving in public and you wont have to worry about it. The ones who are upset about it are the ones that let their kids do what they want. I hate going somewhere and having kids scream and run around, even my two kids, ages 9 and 15 both don't like it and always ask me why their parents don't make them stop.....I would put up a sign too..... there's the cupcake shop in West Seattle that says something like "kids who are unattended will be given espresso and a puppy" same thing just worded cute....