To be honest, it really is disconcerting to go to a restaurant where you are paying good money only to be seated next to a table with a screaming out-of-control child. I would be mortified if it was my child causing so much discomfort for others. I really can't understand why people would do this. That's what they have Chuck E. Cheeses and McDonalds for.
We found a great place last month, it's a winery about 20 miles south of Fort Worth. My grandson never was a problem, as there was plenty of space for him to run around, and a nature trail that captured his fancy.
We liked it so much, we joined the wine club (their Viognier is fantastic), opting to pick up our bimonthly selection rather than have it delivered.
Looking back on it, we didn't eat out very often when I was a kid. It was a special treat, and we were expected to be on our best behavior.
Oh, the horror.
To be honest, it really is disconcerting to go to a restaurant where you are paying good money only to be seated next to a table with a screaming out-of-control child.
I feel like you're blaming the gun for the shooting here. The parents are the culprit here. The kid will do whatever he can get away with, that's natural, we all did it. I don't blame kids for acting like kids, I blame parents for not reigning their kids in (possible special needs situations aside).
“It’s only been relatively recently that children were brought to “adult” places like restaurants, shows, and the like.”
Needs to be refined a bit. 50 years ago the old Supper Clubs were off limits to kids by tradition.
There were plenty of kid friendly restaurants otherwise and I’m not talking about Upchucky-Cheese type places.