Today’s parents allow children to leave the table before a meal is finished. I had this experience with 2 nephews some years ago, who were given permission by their parents to run out of the restaurant halfway through the meal. My oldest son was about to follow until I interceded. After a period of silence, it was agreed that all would remain inside until the meal was over.
The restaurant could implement a cash deposit system for children: $50 non-refunded if one’s children make a big mess, get rowdy or run around. It would be almost impossible to enforce.
The parents need to get over their sense of entitlement.
“The restaurant could implement a cash deposit system for children...”
Hey, that’s a really good idea. Enter the restaurant and charge $25 for each kid going in. Collect the deposit on the way out if the kids behave. Get the parents in their pocketbooks and maybe they’ll pay attention.