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By *abio OP   Man
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

in america there is a growing trend for this... for example no under 8's after 7pm

I have been in places when i have eaten when you hear kids screaming and it doesn't always make for the best atmosphere...

but then I can see the arguement for teaching kids how they should behave in public... so it is a fine line....

I like the idea but know some wont...

where would you stand on the issue???

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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago

between havant and chichester

some chains of pubs already state no childern after 7pm

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm all for it!

When eating out i deliberately avoid family friendly eateries!

Screaming kids and rug rats running around like headless chickens puts me right off!

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire


"in america there is a growing trend for this... for example no under 8's after 7pm

I have been in places when i have eaten when you hear kids screaming and it doesn't always make for the best atmosphere...

but then I can see the arguement for teaching kids how they should behave in public... so it is a fine line....

I like the idea but know some wont...

where would you stand on the issue???"

Kids sound definitely learn how to behave in public but they can do that pre-7pm right?

Not sure a blanket ban is best, maybe do something more about the kids who can't behave (or parents who make no attempt to control their children). But then again I am old fashioned and don't think under-8s should be up much later than 7 unless it is a special occasion.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Totally agree and besides, they should be home getting ready for bed after 7pm

But then i would go on a flight with no kids as well.

And yes im a parent and yes he knew hpw to behave when out and about, unfortunately....some dont know how to behave

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good job 2 screeching things !i quit like kids but i couldn't eat a whole one !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah I would be for this..... We avoid anywhere small screaming children may be!!

Even book adult only hotels when we go on holiday!

Nothing worse than hearing a screaming kid when your trying to eat a nice meal out!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's not the kids that bother me, it's the attitudes of their "couldn't give a fuck" parents that I can't stand

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nothing worse than trying to have a nice time out having a meal or even just a relaxing drink with some screeching kid on the next table.

Worse still kids running all over & knocking into tables etc.

Then when you complain to the parents they get all mouthy instead of telling the little shits to sit down & shut up lol

We do think kids should have a cut off time to visit anywhere where meals & alcoholic drinks are served.

Some parents think taking their brats into a pub for the day means they are getting out of the house ...

Take them to a park instead & let them screech all day!!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Can't see many going foe it to be honest. Who spends more? A lobed up couple whwre she doesn't want to eat much to make he're look good in front of him or a family of 4 with kids that have pester power for Big desserts??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As long as not all ban kids I don't see the issue with it. Deffo after 9pm though there is a time and place for kids and at that time they should be at home getting ready for bed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

To be honest it is down to parenting. Me and my sister never ran about the place or screamed.

Baby and toddlers are different it hard to talk to them and tell to be good. So under 5 ban? but then you get old kids messing about. I think 7.30 might be a bit better than 8. unless you're a family friendly place.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Can't see many going foe it to be honest. Who spends more? A lobed up couple whwre she doesn't want to eat much to make he're look good in front of him or a family of 4 with kids that have pester power for Big desserts??"

Very true evie, its all about the money they can make and not the ambiance of the place

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"As long as not all ban kids I don't see the issue with it. Deffo after 9pm though there is a time and place for kids and at that time they should be at home getting ready for bed. "

I don't think there should be ban on any kids but just management of customers and if people's children's run a muck the parents should be spoken to

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By *abio OP   Man
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


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But then i would go on a flight with no kids as well.

"

kids free flights would be fantastic.... the peace I would get.... mind you, you'd have adults staggering off the plane boozed up....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

But then i would go on a flight with no kids as well.

kids free flights would be fantastic.... the peace I would get.... mind you, you'd have adults staggering off the plane boozed up.... "

Yerrrr bliss

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have mixed feeling on the subject as we have been in situations where we have seen families eating together and the kids have been a great example too their parents and then again we have seen kids left to do what they want while their parents get pissed and don"t tend to give Fuck for others, and that why we know only book hotels that cater for adults only while on Holiday and at home we tend to look for places to eat after 7pm as most are free of families

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm all for it!

When eating out i deliberately avoid family friendly eateries!

Screaming kids and rug rats running around like headless chickens puts me right off! "

This!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm all for it!

When eating out i deliberately avoid family friendly eateries!

Screaming kids and rug rats running around like headless chickens puts me right off! "

+1. But tripping the little feckers up as they run past is amusing!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm all for it!

When eating out i deliberately avoid family friendly eateries!

Screaming kids and rug rats running around like headless chickens puts me right off! "

Have to agree here...

Don't like kids staring at me with their fingers up their noses while I'm eating, bad enough that my date is doing it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm all for it!

When eating out i deliberately avoid family friendly eateries!

Screaming kids and rug rats running around like headless chickens puts me right off!

Have to agree here...

Don't like kids staring at me with their fingers up their noses while I'm eating, bad enough that my date is doing it! "

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...

I would like to see restaurants that welcome kids, and other restaurants that don't.

Families could chose the former, and people who want a nice meal in peace could choose the latter.

I suppose it's a bit like the unfairness of the smoking ban, I believe in freedom of choice for all. Some places smoke free and other places that welcome smokers.

Tin hat on and down to the bunker awaiting replies from the no smoking fascists.

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...


"I'm all for it!

When eating out i deliberately avoid family friendly eateries!

Screaming kids and rug rats running around like headless chickens puts me right off!

+1. But tripping the little feckers up as they run past is amusing!"

No sod it, that is a six thumber

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

In Scotland, question of what kids and when seems to be down to the type of licence the restaurant has applied for.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The pub chains that build new places are missing out on custom by not having a section for normal people and a soundproof room round back for the ferel snot dribbling eat with their mouth open and wipe it round their face gobshite brats to run round in.

As for them spending more, those of us without the little cherubs often have more disposable income and I do love a nice desert with a few pints too

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

The challenge is the increased need for £ income/ square metre versus the rise of the £0.00 bandit plate for kids.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They should just kick out the noisy brats (kids and adults!) and leave the rest of us in peace. My kids are well behaved and they often sit there in disgust watching other people's kids running around screaming.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Everyone's kids are well behaved.

It's other people's kids who behave like brats.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm all for it!

When eating out i deliberately avoid family friendly eateries!

Screaming kids and rug rats running around like headless chickens puts me right off! "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's not the kids that bother me, it's the attitudes of their "couldn't give a fuck" parents that I can't stand "
couldn't agree more!

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Maybe a ban on children's menus?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Maybe a ban on children's menus?"

Not feeding the little monsters only makes them worse.. Trust me!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A local pub to me used to be very child friendly with excellent kids menu and even hosted a weekly breastfeeding group (make your own jokes) anyhow a new owner came in and immediately banned children fullstop!! One month and an empty pub later he lifted the ban and brought back all the kids menus etc.... Basically realised that people eating and drinking with kids also liked to drink there in evenings and once they settled into pub up road they didn't bother going back. Don't think there's a need for it too be honest. Never encountered kids in pub late at night!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A local pub to me used to be very child friendly with excellent kids menu and even hosted a weekly breastfeeding group (make your own jokes) anyhow a new owner came in and immediately banned children fullstop!! One month and an empty pub later he lifted the ban and brought back all the kids menus etc.... Basically realised that people eating and drinking with kids also liked to drink there in evenings and once they settled into pub up road they didn't bother going back. Don't think there's a need for it too be honest. Never encountered kids in pub late at night!"

Not many folk like to eat late at night!

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts


"

But then i would go on a flight with no kids as well.

kids free flights would be fantastic.... the peace I would get.... mind you, you'd have adults staggering off the plane boozed up.... "

I'd like a kid-free and arsehole-free flight if it can be arranged!!! Last few flights I've been on, the cunts who try and put their seats back during dinner and then moan when they can feel your knees through the back of the chair have pissed me off more than any screaming kids. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

But then i would go on a flight with no kids as well.

kids free flights would be fantastic.... the peace I would get.... mind you, you'd have adults staggering off the plane boozed up....

I'd like a kid-free and arsehole-free flight if it can be arranged!!! Last few flights I've been on, the cunts who try and put their seats back during dinner and then moan when they can feel your knees through the back of the chair have pissed me off more than any screaming kids. x"

^^^^^^This!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A local pub to me used to be very child friendly with excellent kids menu and even hosted a weekly breastfeeding group (make your own jokes) anyhow a new owner came in and immediately banned children fullstop!! One month and an empty pub later he lifted the ban and brought back all the kids menus etc.... Basically realised that people eating and drinking with kids also liked to drink there in evenings and once they settled into pub up road they didn't bother going back. Don't think there's a need for it too be honest. Never encountered kids in pub late at night!

Not many folk like to eat late at night! "

And your point is?????

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By *ove bi guysWoman
over a year ago

Birmingham

I would pay a premium to eat (& travel) away from children.

I don't think though that children are the problem as such (though they are the noise). For me the problem is the parents who are too busy having fun, chatting, smoking drinking to talk to, entertain and supervise their kids.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"in america there is a growing trend for this... for example no under 8's after 7pm

I have been in places when i have eaten when you hear kids screaming and it doesn't always make for the best atmosphere...

but then I can see the arguement for teaching kids how they should behave in public... so it is a fine line....

I like the idea but know some wont...

where would you stand on the issue???

Kids sound definitely learn how to behave in public but they can do that pre-7pm right?

Not sure a blanket ban is best, maybe do something more about the kids who can't behave (or parents who make no attempt to control their children). But then again I am old fashioned and don't think under-8s should be up much later than 7 unless it is a special occasion."

If my son was in bed by 7pm he would be up at 5am! He has never been a long sleeper..

I wouldn't fream of making him lay in bed for a couple of hours cos that's like a lifetime to him!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would much rather be around kids who were playing than d*unk adults being loud, abnoxious and brawling anytime

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By * n zCouple
over a year ago

leamington spa

It's not hard to avoid eating places where there are no children about if thats what you want.

If I've ever taken my kids out to I've taken them to child friendly places where there are play grounds etc to keep them occupied, they are kids after all and expecting them to sit quietly at a table for 2 hours is rather like expecting a puppy not to chew and chase a ball !!!

For other times when I've been out with adults we gone to different places, and I've never had a problem with kids at these places as they are not there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't see anything unreasonable at restaurants being adult only after a certain point in the evening (8 to 9pm) especially on a week night during term time. Nothing has caused more arguments between my best friend & I then the way children behave in public. I don't have kids, she does, I however have a strong view that children should behave and be respectful......nothing worse the free range kids. We used to go on holiday together but I can't go any longer due to her sons lack of table manners and at 14 I think he should be expected to use a knife & fork and know how the behave......he doesn't!!!

So I'm all for kid free restaurants in the evenings.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"It's not the kids that bother me, it's the attitudes of their "couldn't give a fuck" parents that I can't stand "
Well said!

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"I would much rather be around kids who were playing than d*unk adults being loud, abnoxious and brawling anytime "
Agreed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Don't think there's a need for it too be honest. Never encountered kids in pub late at night!

Not many folk like to eat late at night!

And your point is?????"

The point is, that there ARE kids around when most people want to eat, not always "late at night", when they're in bed!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I would much rather be around kids who were playing than d*unk adults being loud, abnoxious and brawling anytime "

I'd rather not be around either while eating!

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire


"in america there is a growing trend for this... for example no under 8's after 7pm

I have been in places when i have eaten when you hear kids screaming and it doesn't always make for the best atmosphere...

but then I can see the arguement for teaching kids how they should behave in public... so it is a fine line....

I like the idea but know some wont...

where would you stand on the issue???

Kids sound definitely learn how to behave in public but they can do that pre-7pm right?

Not sure a blanket ban is best, maybe do something more about the kids who can't behave (or parents who make no attempt to control their children). But then again I am old fashioned and don't think under-8s should be up much later than 7 unless it is a special occasion.

If my son was in bed by 7pm he would be up at 5am! He has never been a long sleeper..

I wouldn't fream of making him lay in bed for a couple of hours cos that's like a lifetime to him!"

That's fair enough but even so, would you take him out for a meal so late in the evening, or have him at home winding down after a busy day?

My kids are proper lightweights, I often have to scoop my 5 year old off the sofa and put her to bed cos she just crashed out at 6pm lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

pubs r better than restaurants

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"in america there is a growing trend for this... for example no under 8's after 7pm

I have been in places when i have eaten when you hear kids screaming and it doesn't always make for the best atmosphere...

but then I can see the arguement for teaching kids how they should behave in public... so it is a fine line....

I like the idea but know some wont...

where would you stand on the issue???

Kids sound definitely learn how to behave in public but they can do that pre-7pm right?

Not sure a blanket ban is best, maybe do something more about the kids who can't behave (or parents who make no attempt to control their children). But then again I am old fashioned and don't think under-8s should be up much later than 7 unless it is a special occasion.

If my son was in bed by 7pm he would be up at 5am! He has never been a long sleeper..

I wouldn't fream of making him lay in bed for a couple of hours cos that's like a lifetime to him!

That's fair enough but even so, would you take him out for a meal so late in the evening, or have him at home winding down after a busy day?

My kids are proper lightweights, I often have to scoop my 5 year old off the sofa and put her to bed cos she just crashed out at 6pm lol "

It would depend where we go or what the occasion was..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's not the kids that bother me, it's the attitudes of their "couldn't give a fuck" parents that I can't stand "

Well said, that man!

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire


"in america there is a growing trend for this... for example no under 8's after 7pm

I have been in places when i have eaten when you hear kids screaming and it doesn't always make for the best atmosphere...

but then I can see the arguement for teaching kids how they should behave in public... so it is a fine line....

I like the idea but know some wont...

where would you stand on the issue???

Kids sound definitely learn how to behave in public but they can do that pre-7pm right?

Not sure a blanket ban is best, maybe do something more about the kids who can't behave (or parents who make no attempt to control their children). But then again I am old fashioned and don't think under-8s should be up much later than 7 unless it is a special occasion.

If my son was in bed by 7pm he would be up at 5am! He has never been a long sleeper..

I wouldn't fream of making him lay in bed for a couple of hours cos that's like a lifetime to him!

That's fair enough but even so, would you take him out for a meal so late in the evening, or have him at home winding down after a busy day?

My kids are proper lightweights, I often have to scoop my 5 year old off the sofa and put her to bed cos she just crashed out at 6pm lol

It would depend where we go or what the occasion was.. "

Occasions yes that is different but on a normal evening, possibly a school night, is it likely you would decide you were all going out to a restaurant at 8pm?

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By *aula.ceciliaWoman
over a year ago

Cheltenham

The restaurant is not the place to teach your child to sit at a table, eat a meal, and wait until he/she is allowed to leave.

This starts at home, sit them at a table, take time at EVERY meal,,, the French, the Italians, the Germans,, everyone else seems able to do this,,,, but not the brits,, Why??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think it's a shame for the parents of well behaved children, we don't notice the well behaved ones so much though do we?

It'll be okay as long as there are still places to go with children as I can't see everywhere banning them.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"The restaurant is not the place to teach your child to sit at a table, eat a meal, and wait until he/she is allowed to leave.

This starts at home, sit them at a table, take time at EVERY meal,,,"
Well said!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The restaurant is not the place to teach your child to sit at a table, eat a meal, and wait until he/she is allowed to leave.

This starts at home, sit them at a table, take time at EVERY meal,,, the French, the Italians, the Germans,, everyone else seems able to do this,,,, but not the brits,, Why??"

A lot of british homes don't have room for a dining table? Not all but a fair proportion simply don't have room for a table and chairs big enough for a family.

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

Good. At that time young children should be bsthed and in bed. It's one of the drawbacks of being a parent. If you want to est out of an evening then get a babysitter.

You dont see it on the continent in the evenings. Not after around 7 or 8. Certainly not places like Germany, France, Italy. Spain maybe occasionally.

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

*bathed and eat

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"........

A lot of british homes don't have room for a dining table? Not all but a fair proportion simply don't have room for a table and chairs big enough for a family."

Maybe have a smaller family.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have never ever allowed children to run around a restaurant - when they are out with me they sit at and remain at the table and behave in an exemplary fashion, failure to do so results in a stern ticking off and if necessary being removed from the restaurant - and children from babies upwards attend restaurants with me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"*bathed and eat"

Always bathe the children before you eat them, makes sense.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have never ever allowed children to run around a restaurant - when they are out with me they sit at and remain at the table and behave in an exemplary fashion, failure to do so results in a stern ticking off and if necessary being removed from the restaurant - and children from babies upwards attend restaurants with me "

I just took along a pair of leg shackles. Once they're on, there ain't a Harvester anywhere that they can escape from....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"........

A lot of british homes don't have room for a dining table? Not all but a fair proportion simply don't have room for a table and chairs big enough for a family.

Maybe have a smaller family."

That and building better designed housing stock might be the answer, it's also probably another thread.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"........

............

That and building better designed housing stock might be the answer, it's also probably another thread."

Which has already been given a good verbal kicking.

It'd be none the worse for getting another one, mind.

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire


"The restaurant is not the place to teach your child to sit at a table, eat a meal, and wait until he/she is allowed to leave.

This starts at home, sit them at a table, take time at EVERY meal,,, the French, the Italians, the Germans,, everyone else seems able to do this,,,, but not the brits,, Why??

A lot of british homes don't have room for a dining table? Not all but a fair proportion simply don't have room for a table and chairs big enough for a family."

I live in a very small house with tiny kitchen. It has always been important to me that we sit at a table and eat together so I had a folding table and folding chairs in the living room and would get it out three times a day for mealtimes. When the ex moved out I had a bit more room in the living room so now I have a different table that is there all the time. If I had a tv I probably wouldn't have room for it but I'd rather have the table than a tv anyday.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"I have never ever allowed children to run around a restaurant - when they are out with me they sit at and remain at the table and behave in an exemplary fashion, failure to do so results in a stern ticking off and if necessary being removed from the restaurant - and children from babies upwards attend restaurants with me "

Me too. Ours love a restaurant and have quite sophisticated tastes. Last year we had a situation where the restaurant was busy and it wasn't possible for us all to sit together. The little ones sat on their own and behaved better than the three tables of adults around them, who were d*unk in charge of their meals at 6.30pm.

However, we wouldn't take them to somewhere very, very formal as that is clearly an adult setting.

Anytime after 7.30pm it would be fair to assume the space is moving into an adult only zone.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"I have never ever allowed children to run around a restaurant - when they are out with me they sit at and remain at the table and behave in an exemplary fashion, failure to do so results in a stern ticking off and if necessary being removed from the restaurant - and children from babies upwards attend restaurants with me "
Absolutely. And for the record, children are welcome in most restaurants, including evenings in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Eastern European countries as well as Italy, Spain and France. Just my experience as I lived in several of these countries and my children always came with me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


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I live in a very small house with tiny kitchen. It has always been important to me that we sit at a table and eat together so I had a folding table and folding chairs in the living room and would get it out three times a day for mealtimes. When the ex moved out I had a bit more room in the living room so now I have a different table that is there all the time. If I had a tv I probably wouldn't have room for it but I'd rather have the table than a tv anyday."

Not everyone shows the same dedication to their childrens upbringing as others.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


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I live in a very small house with tiny kitchen. It has always been important to me that we sit at a table and eat together so I had a folding table and folding chairs in the living room and would get it out three times a day for mealtimes. When the ex moved out I had a bit more room in the living room so now I have a different table that is there all the time. If I had a tv I probably wouldn't have room for it but I'd rather have the table than a tv anyday.

Not everyone shows the same dedication to their childrens upbringing as others."
Agreed. And there is of course an element of the parents may not have had the chance to learn some of the parenting skills as they themselves may have had poor role models.

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over a year ago


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I live in a very small house with tiny kitchen. It has always been important to me that we sit at a table and eat together so I had a folding table and folding chairs in the living room and would get it out three times a day for mealtimes. When the ex moved out I had a bit more room in the living room so now I have a different table that is there all the time. If I had a tv I probably wouldn't have room for it but I'd rather have the table than a tv anyday.

Not everyone shows the same dedication to their childrens upbringing as others.Agreed. And there is of course an element of the parents may not have had the chance to learn some of the parenting skills as they themselves may have had poor role models."

Yes it's a bit of a vicious circle. I remember my sisters doing home economics and cookery at school, which I'm sure they don't do anymore. Maybe the schools should be teaching more life skills to some school children.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


" Maybe the schools should be teaching more life skills to some school children."
What a good point! I ,too believe that next to English, Maths, Science and MFL our kids should have lessons in how to form and maintain healthy relationships as well.

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By *urvywelshCouple
over a year ago

Everywhere and nowhere baby

What about when the kids bump into someone carrying hot food or liquid? Who would get the blame if the kid got burnt/scalded? The poor person doing the carrying I bet! Not the kids and certainly not the parents for letting them run round in the first place. Oh no god forbid!!! So it's not only annoying its dangerous.

Rant over

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"What about when the kids bump into someone carrying hot food or liquid? Who would get the blame if the kid got burnt/scalded? The poor person doing the carrying I bet! Not the kids and certainly not the parents for letting them run round in the first place. Oh no god forbid!!! So it's not only annoying its dangerous.

Rant over "
Also agreed - they should be kept under control - mine certainly would not have done that. That said mine also really enjoyed going out for dinner and saw it as a privilege they did not want to lose.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's not the kids that bother me, it's the attitudes of their "couldn't give a fuck" parents that I can't stand "

I'm quite proud of my kid - when we're out he doesn't scream and shout, says his "please & thank you's", sits quietly when we eat anywhere - and if he needs reminding he doesn't kick up a fuss!

We always see kids running around screaming and misbehaving, I'd personally say its mainly the parents doing what they do at home by just ignoring them and 'leaving them to it'!

It would be nice if a family with kids were making too much noise and being disruptive to others for the staff to give them a warning and if nothing changes be asked to leave - if you can't control your kids why should others have to listen to it?!

If mine plays up I would leave purely from embarrassment!

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over a year ago


"It's not the kids that bother me, it's the attitudes of their "couldn't give a fuck" parents that I can't stand "

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By *harma and GregCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

As a waitress and a mum of 4 I do agree with this when the kids are running around and the parents do nothing to stop them it is so frustrating one time we had a lad of 8 crawling around tables and someone fell over him then the parents shouted at us because he was crawling around! If the kids are screaming it's such a put off as well!

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

And parents often use that age old excuse of 'Well theyre just kids'. As if that makes it ok.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


" Maybe the schools should be teaching more life skills to some school children.What a good point! I ,too believe that next to English, Maths, Science and MFL our kids should have lessons in how to form and maintain healthy relationships as well. "

There is more of that now. My nephew has had a term of cookery and food nutrition, which he loved and his given him much more confidence in the kitchen. He made my birthday cake this year, bread and took the initiative to make his own prawn curry.

He also has a session on personal development every few weeks which looks at feelings and relationships. I hope this all continues as he moves up the school.

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over a year ago

I totally agree. Why you would take kids under 7 is beyond me.

I want to enjoy my meal. Not rush it because someone's brought their demon kids and don't have the common decency to tell them to shut the fuck up.

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over a year ago

I've been taking my kids to restaurants since they were very little and now they're 9 &11 they've learned how to behave in them.

I grew up in countries where children in restaurants is normal and therefore they tend to behave.

If parents can't control their children it's not the kids who need banning it's the parents!

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over a year ago


"I totally agree. Why you would take kids under 7 is beyond me.

I want to enjoy my meal. Not rush it because someone's brought their demon kids and don't have the common decency to tell them to shut the fuck up."

Are you saying a child of under 7 is incapable of behaving properly in a restaurant?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I sometimes take my 2yr old to the pub where my 21yr daughter works for a meal if its near end of her shift ....but never after 7 as thats his bedtime ...the pub she works in has a rule of if people are in there with kids they are only allowed two alcoholic drinks....had a couple in there tutting about him been in there ...he was sat in a booth with me ...their only complaint to the manager was i was sat in their place ...and that i had more than two pint glass in front of me .....the manager had been serving me and told the couple i was allowed to drink as much pepsi as i wanted ....i dont agree with taking kids in a pub for a meal and then proceed getting d*unk

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over a year ago


"I totally agree. Why you would take kids under 7 is beyond me."

Why should people with younger kids not be able to eat out because others go on the general idea that all kids under that age misbehave?!

If kids play up and make a nuisance of themselves then yes the families should be told to leave - but why should the kids that behave and enjoy their time out be made to lose out because of others inability to recognise common courtesy and at least attempt to control their kids to not impact on other diners experience?!

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge


" Maybe the schools should be teaching more life skills to some school children.What a good point! I ,too believe that next to English, Maths, Science and MFL our kids should have lessons in how to form and maintain healthy relationships as well.

There is more of that now. My nephew has had a term of cookery and food nutrition, which he loved and his given him much more confidence in the kitchen. He made my birthday cake this year, bread and took the initiative to make his own prawn curry.

He also has a session on personal development every few weeks which looks at feelings and relationships. I hope this all continues as he moves up the school."

I think there are some parents who genuinely believe that schools should practically raise their children for them. Why not just give birth at the school gates and hand them over?

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By *ustcutieWoman
over a year ago

edinburgh


"I totally agree. Why you would take kids under 7 is beyond me.

Why should people with younger kids not be able to eat out because others go on the general idea that all kids under that age misbehave?!

If kids play up and make a nuisance of themselves then yes the families should be told to leave - but why should the kids that behave and enjoy their time out be made to lose out because of others inability to recognise common courtesy and at least attempt to control their kids to not impact on other diners experience?!"

This

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


" Maybe the schools should be teaching more life skills to some school children.What a good point! I ,too believe that next to English, Maths, Science and MFL our kids should have lessons in how to form and maintain healthy relationships as well.

There is more of that now. My nephew has had a term of cookery and food nutrition, which he loved and his given him much more confidence in the kitchen. He made my birthday cake this year, bread and took the initiative to make his own prawn curry.

He also has a session on personal development every few weeks which looks at feelings and relationships. I hope this all continues as he moves up the school.

I think there are some parents who genuinely believe that schools should practically raise their children for them. Why not just give birth at the school gates and hand them over? "

I see that too. It goes with the not speaking to them.

I worked with someone many years ago who came into work one morning telling me that she was surprised to discover her son could read. He was seven at this stage and she had never read with him! Mind you she did also leave her daughter in the car park at the supermarket after she'd loaded the car up with the shopping and just drove off. This was someone with a senior role who had a degree.

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge


" Maybe the schools should be teaching more life skills to some school children.What a good point! I ,too believe that next to English, Maths, Science and MFL our kids should have lessons in how to form and maintain healthy relationships as well.

There is more of that now. My nephew has had a term of cookery and food nutrition, which he loved and his given him much more confidence in the kitchen. He made my birthday cake this year, bread and took the initiative to make his own prawn curry.

He also has a session on personal development every few weeks which looks at feelings and relationships. I hope this all continues as he moves up the school.

I think there are some parents who genuinely believe that schools should practically raise their children for them. Why not just give birth at the school gates and hand them over?

I see that too. It goes with the not speaking to them.

I worked with someone many years ago who came into work one morning telling me that she was surprised to discover her son could read. He was seven at this stage and she had never read with him! Mind you she did also leave her daughter in the car park at the supermarket after she'd loaded the car up with the shopping and just drove off. This was someone with a senior role who had a degree. "

Before she went to school my daughter knew her alphabet, could write her name, knew her address and date of birth, colours, shapes, animals. Many children do not know these basics at 5, 6, 7. No wonder they cannot behave in restaurants.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's not the kids that bother me, it's the attitudes of their "couldn't give a fuck" parents that I can't stand "

Well said Jack & Kate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did get told once by a couple who looked younger than me that the place for 2 yr olds was macdonalds and not sat in a quiet village pub eating a meal

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over a year ago


" Maybe the schools should be teaching more life skills to some school children.What a good point! I ,too believe that next to English, Maths, Science and MFL our kids should have lessons in how to form and maintain healthy relationships as well. "

There we go again expecting schools too teach our kids everything now, when will people get it it their head us as parents have to take the responsibility how our Kid are brought up or in some cases dragged up, and not expect it to be done in school Grrrrrrrr

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over a year ago


"in america there is a growing trend for this... for example no under 8's after 7pm

I have been in places when i have eaten when you hear kids screaming and it doesn't always make for the best atmosphere...

but then I can see the arguement for teaching kids how they should behave in public... so it is a fine line....

I like the idea but know some wont...

where would you stand on the issue???"

well always taking my g/kids out for meals but lunchtime or teatime. To be honest when I as an adult want to go out for a meal during the evening I dont want kids running around so I think younger children should be excluded from about 8.00 xx

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire


" Maybe the schools should be teaching more life skills to some school children.What a good point! I ,too believe that next to English, Maths, Science and MFL our kids should have lessons in how to form and maintain healthy relationships as well.

There is more of that now. My nephew has had a term of cookery and food nutrition, which he loved and his given him much more confidence in the kitchen. He made my birthday cake this year, bread and took the initiative to make his own prawn curry.

He also has a session on personal development every few weeks which looks at feelings and relationships. I hope this all continues as he moves up the school.

I think there are some parents who genuinely believe that schools should practically raise their children for them. Why not just give birth at the school gates and hand them over?

I see that too. It goes with the not speaking to them.

I worked with someone many years ago who came into work one morning telling me that she was surprised to discover her son could read. He was seven at this stage and she had never read with him! Mind you she did also leave her daughter in the car park at the supermarket after she'd loaded the car up with the shopping and just drove off. This was someone with a senior role who had a degree.

Before she went to school my daughter knew her alphabet, could write her name, knew her address and date of birth, colours, shapes, animals. Many children do not know these basics at 5, 6, 7. No wonder they cannot behave in restaurants. "

I was teaching weights and measures, along with word problems, to a top set year 4 class in an affluent area. After being asked to weigh the selection of foodstuffs I had provided, a variety of fruits and vegetables and dried goods, they had to use those numbers to answer some questions, for example 'what is the total combined weight of all the fruit?'.

Of all the stumbling blocks I had anticipated, I had not foreseen a group of supposedly bright 8 and 9 year olds not knowing the difference between a fruit and a vegetable.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As a child i never ever went inside a pub, maybe the garden with a bag of crisps and a vimto. And god help us if we misbehaved . Plus we never ate out anywhere. Home only.

And on a personal note, i dont think kids should go into pubs. but thats just me.

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over a year ago


"As a child i never ever went inside a pub, maybe the garden with a bag of crisps and a vimto. And god help us if we misbehaved . Plus we never ate out anywhere. Home only.

And on a personal note, i dont think kids should go into pubs. but thats just me. "

Certain 'family friendly' pubs i don't see a problem with (wetherspoons and such)

My opinion was in the restaurant/fast food/cafe etc setting

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As for us all sitting around the table having evening meal together, hand in heart how many families can do that these day's.

Ourselves as a family we maybe manage to do that 1 day through the week and the odd Sunday all because of work

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

I can see a valid reason in taking children to restaurants in order to prepare them for behaving appropriately in those places as they get older.

That is not to say I would support the idea of children being allowed to run riot in a pub until late at night and clearly the age and maturity is an important consideration regarding the children involved.

I also believe that bringing up children, teaching them right from wrong, supporting their school work and generally teaching them some of the life skills needed to be a fully functioning adult in our society are the responsibility of the parent.

That said it is important to remember that a child is brought up by his/ her parents and the wider community and that includes grandparents, extended family, school, the village or local community and a few other areas of influence and role modelling.

Once again, things rarely are black and white, responsibility for the next generation's moral landscape and education (and that does include knowing how to manage relationships) is an overlapping issue between all those concerned.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"As for us all sitting around the table having evening meal together, hand in heart how many families can do that these day's.

Ourselves as a family we maybe manage to do that 1 day through the week and the odd Sunday all because of work "

Really good point - I did that with mine at least a couple of times a week and my children tell me today how much they appreciate knowing what to do with a knife and fork

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

I have to agree with Aphrodite here.

As a parent of 3, I DETEST being in a restaurant and having to put up with screaming out of control kids. My 3 are 12,9 & 41/2. I'm lucky that they have all learnt to behave.

They aren't saints mind, but they know if they get 'the look' then they are in deep trouble. I've taken them to a restaurant after 7 but only twice and it was for special social occasions only. I like to have the youngest home by 7 anyway

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk


"As for us all sitting around the table having evening meal together, hand in heart how many families can do that these day's.

Ourselves as a family we maybe manage to do that 1 day through the week and the odd Sunday all because of work

Really good point - I did that with mine at least a couple of times a week and my children tell me today how much they appreciate knowing what to do with a knife and fork

"

The kids ALWAYS sit at the dinner table together to eat their dinner - no exceptions. However, I rarely sit and eat with them as I don't live with them anymore, but every now and then it does happen as I always had dinner at the dinner table as a kid with my parents

I must be old-fashioned lol

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over a year ago


"As for us all sitting around the table having evening meal together, hand in heart how many families can do that these day's.

Ourselves as a family we maybe manage to do that 1 day through the week and the odd Sunday all because of work

Really good point - I did that with mine at least a couple of times a week and my children tell me today how much they appreciate knowing what to do with a knife and fork

The kids ALWAYS sit at the dinner table together to eat their dinner - no exceptions. However, I rarely sit and eat with them as I don't live with them anymore, but every now and then it does happen as I always had dinner at the dinner table as a kid with my parents

I must be old-fashioned lol "
our kids always sat at the table together, oops kid we only have the 1, but as a family it's hard to all to be able to sit down together

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville


"in america there is a growing trend for this... for example no under 8's after 7pm

I have been in places when i have eaten when you hear kids screaming and it doesn't always make for the best atmosphere...

but then I can see the arguement for teaching kids how they should behave in public... so it is a fine line....

I like the idea but know some wont...

where would you stand on the issue???"
I would whole heartedly agree with it.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

Growing up we always had dinner at the dinner table...my parents love eating out so we were regularly out for dinner with parents friends and we were aware that we had to be on our best behaviour....eating out taught us how to behave in public

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over a year ago


"As for us all sitting around the table having evening meal together, hand in heart how many families can do that these day's.

Ourselves as a family we maybe manage to do that 1 day through the week and the odd Sunday all because of work "

We do - unless there's something good on TV

I can understand restaurants having a cut off time - although parents not parenting their kids is a problem at any time. I tell other peoples kids if they're getting on my nerves - if nothing else they then go on and get on somebody else's nerves.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"Growing up we always had dinner at the dinner table...my parents love eating out so we were regularly out for dinner with parents friends and we were aware that we had to be on our best behaviour....eating out taught us how to behave in public "
Best way!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Family booking 30+ people I wonder if the policy would be relaxed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You go out for a Nice romantic meal you don't want kids running and screaming around The pub plus there Are chains of pubs that Are child friendly

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over a year ago

You go out for a Nice romantic meal you don't want kids running and screaming around The pub plus there Are chains of pubs that Are child friendly

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville


"You go out for a Nice romantic meal you don't want kids running and screaming around The pub plus there Are chains of pubs that Are child friendly "
I would actively seek out the ones that are not child friendly.....

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"You go out for a Nice romantic meal you don't want kids running and screaming around The pub plus there Are chains of pubs that Are child friendly "
Exactly my point. Children should be children but then they should also be controlled by their parents. That said, I like their innocent laughter and giggles

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over a year ago


"You go out for a Nice romantic meal you don't want kids running and screaming around The pub plus there Are chains of pubs that Are child friendly I would actively seek out the ones that are not child friendly....."

Totally agree with that you want quality time together

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

I make sure I go to restaurants in the evening that are expensive enough to ward off most families with kids....

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

There is another thought to this.... how are children meant to learn how to behave in public, in a restaurant and anywhere really unless they have been exposed to the situation and the environment?

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over a year ago


"You go out for a Nice romantic meal you don't want kids running and screaming around The pub plus there Are chains of pubs that Are child friendly Exactly my point. Children should be children but then they should also be controlled by their parents. That said, I like their innocent laughter and giggles"

True there's a time and a place I to. Love their innocence I have been The butt of many of the children comments mummy look at that fat man it is always said when The pub is silent and the parents face is always a picture I Love their honesty aswell

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not all children are screaming brats that will spoil your dining experience. I think d*unk rowdy adults are more likely to personally.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"I make sure I go to restaurants in the evening that are expensive enough to ward off most families with kids...."
That is of course, your choice. And I can understand to a degree when you want a nice quiet meal with your partner.... I would probably do the same and I would pick a more upmarket restaurant over a Harvester. That said, my kids know how to behave in all kinds of places BECAUSE I took them and taught them.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"Not all children are screaming brats that will spoil your dining experience. I think d*unk rowdy adults are more likely to personally."
I dislike d*unken, rowdy behaviour in men and tarty, ladette and fishwife behaviour in women anywhere.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I make sure I go to restaurants in the evening that are expensive enough to ward off most families with kids....That is of course, your choice. And I can understand to a degree when you want a nice quiet meal with your partner.... I would probably do the same and I would pick a more upmarket restaurant over a Harvester. That said, my kids know how to behave

in all kinds of places BECAUSE I took them and taught them. "

True But you teach them Right from wrong from day one and that includeds table manners and being excused from The table when finished and Not before

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"I make sure I go to restaurants in the evening that are expensive enough to ward off most families with kids....That is of course, your choice. And I can understand to a degree when you want a nice quiet meal with your partner.... I would probably do the same and I would pick a more upmarket restaurant over a Harvester. That said, my kids know how to behave

in all kinds of places BECAUSE I took them and taught them.

True But you teach them Right from wrong from day one and that includeds table manners and being excused from The table when finished and Not before"
Yes I did -

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's not the kids that bother me, it's the attitudes of their "couldn't give a fuck" parents that I can't stand

I'm quite proud of my kid - when we're out he doesn't scream and shout, says his "please & thank you's", sits quietly when we eat anywhere - and if he needs reminding he doesn't kick up a fuss!

We always see kids running around screaming and misbehaving, I'd personally say its mainly the parents doing what they do at home by just ignoring them and 'leaving them to it'!

It would be nice if a family with kids were making too much noise and being disruptive to others for the staff to give them a warning and if nothing changes be asked to leave - if you can't control your kids why should others have to listen to it?!

If mine plays up I would leave purely from embarrassment!"

Tell him how good he is and point out how well behaved he is compared to other kids when you're out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I make sure I go to restaurants in the evening that are expensive enough to ward off most families with kids....That is of course, your choice. And I can understand to a degree when you want a nice quiet meal with your partner.... I would probably do the same and I would pick a more upmarket restaurant over a Harvester. That said, my kids know how to behave

in all kinds of places BECAUSE I took them and taught them.

True But you teach them Right from wrong from day one and that includeds table manners and being excused from The table when finished and Not beforeYes I did - "

Fairplay But young families now a dqys Let their kids eat their meals in front of The tv on a tray

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There was a lady who came into our business premises to order some products and during the conversation every other word was fing this and fing that, now it may be a builders merchants, but I have never so embarrassed to hear a woman talk like that, I just thought or my God I pity the people who have to live next door to her and what must her kids think of her, and by all accounts she talks like that all the time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's the same everywhere, not just pubs. Supermarkets and clothes shops there's always kids screaming and running around. The parents ignore the kids so no wonder they are running around,they are bored out of their skulls!

I've seen some parents out with their kids and the parent has earphones in listening to music. That really annoys me. I was always chatting to the kids to keep them entertained, from being a baby. Whenever we go out anywhere I always take a book or toy or something for them to look at/ play with.

I look at the kids running around sometimes and I can see the desperation in their eyes- they just want some attention.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"It's the same everywhere, not just pubs. Supermarkets and clothes shops there's always kids screaming and running around. The parents ignore the kids so no wonder they are running around,they are bored out of their skulls!

I've seen some parents out with their kids and the parent has earphones in listening to music. That really annoys me. I was always chatting to the kids to keep them entertained, from being a baby. Whenever we go out anywhere I always take a book or toy or something for them to look at/ play with.

I look at the kids running around sometimes and I can see the desperation in their eyes- they just want some attention. "
Goes back to what I said earlier... we ... all of us... are role models. Now I do swear occasionally (I know it is hard ot believe lol) but I do not ever do it in front of children for that reason.

I do not get d*unk in front of children.

I do not have rows in front of children.

I try (I dont always succeed) to behave ina respectful manner towards other people for that very reason.

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire


"I make sure I go to restaurants in the evening that are expensive enough to ward off most families with kids....That is of course, your choice. And I can understand to a degree when you want a nice quiet meal with your partner.... I would probably do the same and I would pick a more upmarket restaurant over a Harvester. That said, my kids know how to behave

in all kinds of places BECAUSE I took them and taught them.

True But you teach them Right from wrong from day one and that includeds table manners and being excused from The table when finished and Not beforeYes I did -

Fairplay But young families now a dqys Let their kids eat their meals in front of The tv on a tray "

Not all!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There's an interesting book called Nurture Shock in which they say it's important to argue in front of children so they can see how arguments can be resolved - assuming they do of course!

We eat in front of the TV every week. We also eat round a table most days and we sometimes do picnics. None of which has any effect on us having taught our children good manners and to behave when we're out.

Lots of other families do likewise - but we like to fixate ourselves with the little bastards rather than the nicely behaved kids don't we?!

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo


"There is another thought to this.... how are children meant to learn how to behave in public, in a restaurant and anywhere really unless they have been exposed to the situation and the environment? "

I am sure they could learn before night time.

I agree with a cut off time at night

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I believe parents should be able to police the cut off time themselves if they are decent parents

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

cba to reply to all the quotes.

If you can't control your kids ?, regardless of age, don't take them to a restaurant. Simple.

If you can, well done. Life achievement right there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's not hard to avoid eating places where there are no children about if thats what you want.

If I've ever taken my kids out to I've taken them to child friendly places where there are play grounds etc to keep them occupied, they are kids after all and expecting them to sit quietly at a table for 2 hours is rather like expecting a puppy not to chew and chase a ball !!!

For other times when I've been out with adults we gone to different places, and I've never had a problem with kids at these places as they are not there.

A"
as parents of a 3 and 5 year old we could not agree more. It is all about preperation. We always take colouring books, story books and stuff like that to keep them amused. We go to child friendly restaurants(we find Italian is always a safe bet).And they are not allowed to get up and run around. we would never dream of taking them to a restaurant after 6pm. We do however feel it us important for children to experience the experience of eating out at a young age.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My OH is half Sicilian, been to sicily and italy as most of his relatives are there, they have a completely different approach to children, they love them and would never dream of excluding them.

A child is a gift, and their community spirit is second to none, they would never refer to children in a derogatory manner!! My daughter is treated as one of their own no matter how long it is Since we last went, and we would never be turned away from any establishment because of her age, no matter what time it is!!!

This country is so child unfriendly!!

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

Only because the children are so unfriendly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My OH is half Sicilian, been to sicily and italy as most of his relatives are there, they have a completely different approach to children, they love them and would never dream of excluding them.

A child is a gift, and their community spirit is second to none, they would never refer to children in a derogatory manner!! My daughter is treated as one of their own no matter how long it is Since we last went, and we would never be turned away from any establishment because of her age, no matter what time it is!!!

This country is so child unfriendly!!

"
exactly why we always go to Italians with our kids to eat......

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By *lentyoffun40Couple
over a year ago

Lancashire

Not so sure on this .

However a pub near me has recently put on its menu

"This is an adult friendly pub, no children under 18 allowed at all ! "

Serves great food and has a great atmosphere

I just think there should be a mix of both

Which in fairness there is

All those with young kids have got hundreds of the wacky warehouse / pub with 2 for 1 meals attached to go to !

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By *sprey6Man
over a year ago

Here!


"It's not the kids that bother me, it's the attitudes of their "couldn't give a fuck" parents that I can't stand "

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By *sprey6Man
over a year ago

Here!


"They should just kick out the noisy brats (kids and adults!) and leave the rest of us in peace. My kids are well behaved and they often sit there in disgust watching other people's kids running around screaming. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I never took my children to the child friendly pubs such as Harvester. I think they encourage children to get up and down from the table. Mine were never allowed to run around and my ex and I used to get complimented on how well behaved they were. We always took paper and crayons and later cards to keep them amused.

A large majority of children aren't taught table manners including how to use a knife and fork. It's down to bad parenting! I avoid places with children's play areas like the plague!

Anne

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aaarrggghhh kids!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I agree with comments re: parenting. There's no reason for children to be running about in restaurants. When inwas a waitress years ago it was a nightmare and I never understood why they were allowed to do it, having never been allowed myself as a child. Now that im a parent, I've made sure my two boys know they stay at the table and behave or else! We also make sure we go prepared; books, colouring etc its actually not that difficult

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By *rlicker123Man
over a year ago

gillingham kent


"It's not the kids that bother me, it's the attitudes of their "couldn't give a fuck" parents that I can't stand "
well said

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"I agree with comments re: parenting. There's no reason for children to be running about in restaurants. When inwas a waitress years ago it was a nightmare and I never understood why they were allowed to do it, having never been allowed myself as a child. "

You'd have thought it wouldn't be beyond the wit of a waitress to 'accidentally' drop something cold but messy on one of the parents of a child running around their workplace

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By * e coupleCouple
over a year ago

northeast

i agree no kids in restaurants i use hotels alot and the amount of kids running around is getting out of hand . but its the parents fault . kids run about disturbing everbody while they get a quiet meal ,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't get me started on kids in hotels, how anyone thinks its acceptable fir them to be running up & sidebar the corridors at 23:30 at night is beyond me....just because you don't have work in the morning I do.

Line I said I'm not looking for kids to be blanket banned from restaurants, but after 8pm at night k font think its unreasonable

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Why are all kids deemed to be the same. During holiday times we will often still be in a restaurant at 9pm. Mine socialise well have never run around screaming (where the hell are you guys going out for meals)

As for eating in "Family friendly whacky warehouse" thyme places, I'm not eating there as the food isn't what I enjoy and my kids rarely eat off the "kids menu" as neither of them enjoy chips or bland food. Well behaved people of all ages should be allowed everywhere.

There's a place in Washington State that gives a 5%discount for well behaved kids!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My children do not mess about in restaurants.. they have been going since tiny babies and are used to it...

I don't think they should be banned, but really don't think except for special occasions kids would be eating out at that time anyway..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My children do not mess about in restaurants.. they have been going since tiny babies and are used to it...

I don't think they should be banned, but really don't think except for special occasions kids would be eating out at that time anyway..

"

Eating times is quite a cultural thing though. I was brought up in European style households where eating our evening meal tended to start at 7:30 and go on for 2-3 hours depending on whether in or out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

only in England lots of places around the world ... meal time is family time and can be hours eating .

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

With all these kids running around making noise, it's astounding that we have a childhood obesity epidemic really

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"With all these kids running around making noise, it's astounding that we have a childhood obesity epidemic really "

Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I dread when my brother suggests we go to the Rocking Horse for a birthday dinner. It's got a Wacky Warehouse/Fun House annexed onto it. Some people go there for a meal, others take their kids for the evening just to get something out of it.

SCREAMING CRYING BAWLING SHOUTING!!!

No, I get enough of that at the local Wetherspoons and there is a time of day allocated for ADHD and carpet sprinting lol think of the poor adults that go to the pub to get away from screaming kids, only to be faced with someone elses.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

To be honest I thought most places asked you to vacate if you had kids after 9 anyway... I know it's certainly the case in many places I've been.

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