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RE: Parents not taking there crying child outside at a restaurant or store
April 29, 2016 at 9:16 pm
(April 29, 2016 at 8:52 pm)Yeauxleaux Wrote: I don't really understand why families take their babies out to eat in a restaurant anyway. It's not like babies can eat whatever is on the menu yet, and it's not like they're going to have fond memories of "that time my parents took me out as a baby" in years to come. There's no need for it in the first place. Like really, stay in your "taking the newborn for a stroll in the park" lane.
I don't envy anyone who works in retail long-term though. That one summer in 2013 was enough for me. I have SO many little things customers do that piss me off just from those 4 months.
Maybe it's because we like going out to eat...I suppose I could have left my babies home alone but I think it might be illegal. I could hire a baby sitter but then I'd be looked down upon for leaving my baby at such a young age (it's a huge thing here seriously. I once went to lunch with my sister at a restaurant I generally went to with my ex husband and the waitress asked where my kids were and then admonished me for leaving my then husband to babysit such a little baby. It's stupid but common where I live).
If your baby is crying it's probably hungry or in need of a diaper change. If neither of these things help then get a box and take your food to go.
I have three kids, I never ever let them be loud and annoying in restaurants (except chuckle cheese). I don't want to listen to other people's kids either.
I do agree that some restaurants are just not for kids.
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RE: Parents not taking there crying child outside at a restaurant or store
April 29, 2016 at 9:45 pm
(April 29, 2016 at 8:53 pm)Brian37 Wrote: There is a balance. It isn't the kids fault no, but the other customers also probably want some quite too, unless you are at a Chucky Cheese or McDonalds which attracts lots of kids so it would be unreasonable at a place like that to ask them to remove the kid. But if the establishment is more adult oriented or intended to be a quite place, then yea.
I'd say if two parents are there and one can take them out, sure. But what do you do if it is a single parent especially with more than one kid, then it might not be so reasonable.
It would make more sense for a single parent to go to more child friendly restaurants. The rest of society does not have to deal with your problems, if you got a divorce, the father or mother walked out on you, or any other reason. It was generally your choice to have a child, and or children. It would be unfair for a person without children to have there meal disturbed or ruined cause of your life choices.
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RE: Parents not taking there crying child outside at a restaurant or store
April 29, 2016 at 10:07 pm
I think the mother was employing a strategy of "Until you calm down I'm going to be ignoring you."
Yep, I do agree kids are annoying as hell. But I don't think children should be banned or something from places because others can't appreciate a kid for.. Being a kid. As a parent it is however their responsibility to calm a child down and have a rational discussion about how the kid being a little shit can cause frustrations for others.
If you can't control your child, not even up to that extend I'd say you failed as a parent.
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RE: Parents not taking there crying child outside at a restaurant or store
April 29, 2016 at 10:09 pm
Too bad the Fenton Silencer was never a real device . . .
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RE: Parents not taking there crying child outside at a restaurant or store
April 29, 2016 at 10:12 pm
(This post was last modified: April 29, 2016 at 10:26 pm by Athene.)
When my sons were infants, I would take them out into lobby if they started crying in the movie theater and I couldn't console them after a few seconds.
They never really cried at restaurants, but I imagine my response would've been relatively the same.
However, I see no reason to expect people with crying infants/toddlers to leave certain stores. I don't believe an expectation of "quiet enjoyment" at most grocery/retail stores is reasonable. People should always make a sincere effort to quiet their children, but I wouldn't expect that some frazzled parent should forgo groceries and essentials for their family because someone's irked by a crying baby.
Once children are older (around 4 or so) they really shouldn't be carrying on like that in public, barring some sort developmental/behavior issues, in my opinion.
Children are quite capable of understanding "Knock it the hell off, or so help me, I will......" by then.
Whenever I've witnessed a whining, screaming brat in a store, a parent attempting to bargain with and/or bribe the kid is usually sure to follow.
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RE: Parents not taking there crying child outside at a restaurant or store
April 29, 2016 at 10:17 pm
I feel childish for the level of annoyance I get from your inability to use proper grammar, OP.
I'll get over it. Either that or it'll fester until I have a rage-fit.
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RE: Parents not taking there crying child outside at a restaurant or store
April 29, 2016 at 10:29 pm
I couldn't ignore it either, but I wondered how long it would be...
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RE: Parents not taking there crying child outside at a restaurant or store
April 29, 2016 at 10:34 pm
(This post was last modified: April 29, 2016 at 10:34 pm by ApeNotKillApe.)
(April 29, 2016 at 8:52 pm)Yeauxleaux Wrote: I don't really understand why families take their babies out to eat in a restaurant anyway. It's not like babies can eat whatever is on the menu yet, and it's not like they're going to have fond memories of "that time my parents took me out as a baby" in years to come. There's no need for it in the first place. Like really, stay in your "taking the newborn for a stroll in the park" lane.
I don't envy anyone who works in retail long-term though. That one summer in 2013 was enough for me. I have SO many little things customers do that piss me off just from those 4 months.
Stupid parents should have thought about their dining plans before they thoughtlessly copulated and produced the wretched little bastard.
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RE: Parents not taking there crying child outside at a restaurant or store
April 29, 2016 at 10:37 pm
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RE: Parents not taking there crying child outside at a restaurant or store
April 29, 2016 at 11:07 pm
That's gonna give me nightmares
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