Posted on 11/09/2005 3:33:45 PM PST by Ellesu
- A classic case of the haves and have-nots is playing out in restaurants in Chicago and across the country over the behavior of children. People without children are asking parents to control their kids. One North Side restaurant owner has posted a sign asking families to keep it down while chowing down.
What's happening at the A Taste of Heaven restaurant in Andersonville seems to be touching off a great debate nationwide. Here's the question: Are children these days out of control? The owner of the restaurant thinks far too many of them are, and he blames their parents. A Taste of Heaven is a tiny restaurant with a little sign on the front door that says "Children of all ages have to behave and use their indoor voices." But it is causing a big controversy. Dozens of mothers are now boycotting the place, the same mothers the owner says don't place limits on their children.
"Her kids are using the poles on the walls to climb the walls like Batman, and I'm not exaggerating," said Dan McCauley, restaurant owner.
He asked that woman to never come back.
Kim Cavitt says she was offended when she was told her 2-year-old daughter should quiet down or they could leave.
"My response was, then we're leaving," Cavitt said.
Kim says her daughter is welcomed in many other Andersonville establishments, like the Swedish bakery, which gives out free cookies to kids, or Starbucks.
"And the way he handled it is extremely offensive. If you don't want children, great, that's great. Put a sign up that says no children allowed, not a benign thing where you are subjectively deciding what you consider to be positive behavior," said Cavitt.
But the little sign has touched a raw nerve. The New York Times called it Wednesday a culture clash between the childless and the child-centered.
Is it a sense of entitlement?
"It's a sense of my money is green and I get to have what I want," said McCauley.
"I am not sure whey people are upset the restaurant doesn't want their kids to act like a brat," said Lara Osborne, restaurant patron.
"That is really taking a stand for something," said Patrick Tully, restaurant patron.
A Taste of Heaven is not alone in doing this. Another restaurant, Toast, in Lincoln Park, has a note on the menu asking people there to use their inside voices. Many other restaurants across the nation are doing similar things.
One thing is for certain, with or without those boycotting mothers, A Taste of Heaven, with all of this attention, is going to be selling a lot more scones.
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
Ok Teach?
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
"i" before "e" except after "c" or when sounding like "a" as in "neighbor" and "weigh."
Ok Teach?
82 posted on 11/09/2005 6:39:42 PM PST by Chickensoup (Turk...turk...turk....turk....turk...turkey!!!!!!)
You really ought to do something about that stuttering problem!! ;^)
Ya know, I still have to do that in my head(i before e thang) often! Why is that?? Heck, I can build a skyscraper but I can't remember a simple grammar rhyme!! I just may no however!!
Oh heck, I'm goin to bed!
"The Emporer is buck naked"
Double Ahem.
i thot women aren't supposed to color their hair while pregnant .... or is this just a myth?
bttt!
That's a myth.
One elderly friend of mine back in Oklahoma recommended moving to the Southern Hemisphere. Wine and cheese is cheaper, of course.
Hi, Alice! I tell people that when you're outnumbered like we are, you have to keep order or go insane ... especially when you're homeschooling.
Speaking of order, it's already 7:30 and I've only seen one child so far ...
Thank our permissive(progressive)society for out of control kids.My sisters kids are spoiled rotten,mouthy,and disrespectful.No discipline.
"My response was, then we're leaving," Cavitt said.
Don't let the door hit you where the good Lord split you.
Kim says her daughter is welcomed in many other Andersonville establishments, like the Swedish bakery, which gives out free cookies to kids, or Starbucks.
Then why come to my establishment? Is my coffee better than Starbucks? My Muffins better than the other bakery? Control your kid and come on in.
"And the way he handled it is extremely offensive. If you don't want children, great, that's great. Put a sign up that says no children allowed, not a benign thing where you are subjectively deciding what you consider to be positive behavior," said Cavitt.
You'd be upset if the sign said "No Children Allowed" too. C'Mon DUmmie, admit it
Laura Ingraham had this guy on near the end of her show today.
Time to round up my critters and feed them....
I'm getting mine to bed for nap now :-).
Do you have yours trained to line up behind you in order of height, like "Make Way For Ducklings"?
Here is the root of the problem. It's not just kids and young adults, I've seen this behavior in Americans overseas since I started traveling in the late 60's. People believe they can do as they please if they have the bucks. It is amazing what you can do and see if you try to fit in.
Actually I was intrigued with the comparison. I think you're on to something!
I heard the owner interviewed on the radio today (I think it was on Michael Medved's show) - He said the kids were totally out of control. This was in an upscale neighborhood. His previous location was more middle class, and kids for the most part were well-behaved. Appears to be a case of "poor little rich kids" running loose.
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