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I'd agree with that scale. No kids in nice joints. But that doesn't seem to be what others are talking about here.

The rule at my house was : "If I don't get to enjoy my meal then you wont enjoy the ride home." My kids are 12 and 10 now but about 3 years ago we took them to Ruth's Chris Steak around Atlanta for their mother's birthday and they both got free desert due to the waiter being impressed with their behavior. He got a larger tip because he rewarded their behavior so I rewarded his.

I would take my kids to any restaurant, show, play ... and be willing to bet they are better behaved than 95% of the adults. One thing burns be up about adults. My kids hold doors open for adults, as is proper, but the adult should acknowledge (say thank you) but about 75% don't. I don't know why ?

Kids need to learn what is acceptable behavior for the environment they are in. I struggle with that at times, we all do.