On 7/28/2015 2:40 AM, Sky wrote:

>
> IMNSHO, if children are appropriately behaved, sure, they can and should
> accompany their parents to any restaurant. BUT! Big, but!! If the
> child(ren) is(are) unhappy(!!) and/or misbehaves, then the parents
> should be obligated to take their child(ren) to another 'arena' (the
> restroom? outside?) until their child's attitude is better suited to the
> 'atmosphere' of the situation --- I hope this makes sense. In no way
> did I allow (my) child to disturb any other diners' experiences while at
> any restaurant.

That is exactly correct. Kids can act up at times and it is the parents
job to step in and correct it if it does happen.

I don't mind kids at a restaurant if they behave. Same with airplanes.
Properly raised, kids know when to behave and when they can let loose.

I have two grandkids that often go to restaurants and I'd not hesitate
to take them to the fanciest of places. They don't order off the kids
menu either, they want the real deal.

I have two other grandkids that I'd hesitate to take to McDonald's.

The difference is the parents.