You said it.
But, ask nicely for the useless parent to do something about their “precious” and they’re calling the cops on you.
I stopped eating out a while ago for just this reason. If I can’t sit and enjoy a meal, then why do it?
My daughter was not allowed to act like an animal in a public setting and I expect the same from every other parent. Not a lot to ask. Since they don’t seem to agree, I just remove myself from the equation and the businesses that let kids rule the roost lose the income.
“But, ask nicely for the useless parent to do something about their “precious” and they’re calling the cops on you.”
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Yes, it is so irritating. And I say this as a mother who (years ago) had to bring her upset children outside when we tried to go to a restaurant. Sometimes, it just doesn’t work, and you have to go home.