Some parents boycott North Side restaurant: Owner posted sign asking kids to 'behave'

abclocal.go.com ^ | 11/09/05 | Kevin Roy

[B Knotts]

To me, that is the most annoying, and frankly, rudest aspect of parents who let their children run wild. It makes it tougher for those of us who are trying to raise our children to be polite, mature and respectful, because they see so many bad examples when they go out in public.

[ozarkgirl]

Except for the crates and the pinch collars :~D

Ouch! Ah well, I've never used those on either my kids or my dogs. I have tethered the dogs, BAAAD dog (didn't have a crate) but I've yet to tether the kids even though I did have one teen who probably would have benefitted. I guess grounding them is similar to tethering a dog.

[sit-rep]

lol...

I have to give you two thumbs up... 6 kids??!! Heck, I'm goin gray with three!

[ozarkgirl]

To me, that is the most annoying, and frankly, rudest aspect of parents who let their children run wild. It makes it tougher for those of us who are trying to raise our children to be polite, mature and respectful

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[ChefKeith]

Maybe they should put up a sign that says:

PLEASE CONTAIN YOUR CHILDREN, CONTAINERS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

[HairOfTheDog]

My mom used to tie me a highline when we were camping, but that was more of a portable fence than a punishment :~D

[sit-rep]

I do not go out much, but when I do, and I do see kids acting unruly, what amazes me the most is some parents total oblivious of their kids behavior! For no other reason then just plain decency and common courtesy I restrain mine. Heck, who knows... maybe there will come a time that kids are not allowed in 3 star and above eatery's...

[Tax-chick]

Seven kids, and the 8th is due in January. And I just colored my hair brown again this weekend :-).

[sit-rep]

that would be "CAGES"... lol...

[Tax-chick]

many, many flights involving crying babies, sick patrons, HUGE patrons, seats next to the toilet

I'm sure that's true. I fly about every two or three years, and I have great sympathy for people who have to do it often.

[ladyinred]

We mustn't ask parents to make their little darlings behave themselves in public! Oh dear no, the darlings are allowed to express themselves donchaknow. any parent who is offended by this has a brat for a kid.

[Tax-chick]

I don't have them, but I was one

So was I ... and not so long ago that I don't remember it. We put up with a certain amount of cat-like behavior, because as long as it's not heading for permanent damage or jail, we know they'll outgrow it.

[sit-rep]

Oh, sorry!! Where did I see 6??

8! well, all I can say is Love is in the air over your-way!! If you can afford it, and the kids are developing a mental foundation that is strong for today's social matters, bless y'all...

I have to share with you, one of the things that recently got me almost in tears...(but don't tell my buds here I'm getting mushy...) My middle one, Sydney, banged her large toe on the leg of the chair in the kitchen and let out a real good wail and then a non-breathing cry... My wife and I both ran to her rescue from other points in the house, and after we got her to catch her breath, she explained that she just kicked the chair and hurt her...Get this..."Thumb Toe"!! lol... boy I about died!

[PaulaB]

My boys are big now and when people ask me how we raised
such well mannered boys we tell them

1. We taught them in the early years there are consequences to their behavior
2. We never wavered in the rules
3. They learned the look their father gives them means "your not getting away with it..I will remember"

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Good for the owner. If these self-centered, child-enabling parents can't keep control of their little brats while eating out, they should STAY HOME!

[Tax-chick]

The picture at the top of my profile just shows the oldest six.

Great story! We have catastrophes like that almost every day.

[diamond6]

Hi Tax-Chick:

It's been a while.

Hey, can you send some babydust my way, husband and I have been trying for number two for two years. It's become very discouraging. :(

Jacqueline

[Tax-chick]

Wish I could! Have you tried wine and cheese? I always have to EAT to be pregnant (not to mention for the next nine months ...).

[diamond6]

Wine and cheese.....hmmmm never heard of that before. But I love both, so it wouldn't be any hardship for me. LOL

[Alice au Wonderland]

Hi Tax-chick!

We never have problems with our brood in public, either.

When people ask us how we do it, our answer is simple:

In our house, the reward for good behaviour is no punishment.

Everyone over 65 nods approvingly; most people under that age are shocked!