[Ellesu]

Are children these days out of control? The owner of the restaurant thinks far too many of them are, and he blames their parents.

[Xenophobic Alien]

I agree and I also blame the parents.

[Dashing Dasher]

I will be in Chicago and will look to buy a scone from these people.

YES... children are out of control these days.
YES... it's the fault of the parents.
YES... perhaps a little discipline would help.
YES... my father would have kicked my butt if I had acted in a disruptive manner in public.

[Chickensoup]

The New York Times called it Wednesday a culture clash between the childless and the child-centered.

As usual the NYT know jack. It is a difference between the child centereed and everybody else. I have five children and you can be sure that they behave in public. They watch the unmanaged children swing from light fixtures.

[MikefromOhio]

Are children these days out of control?

I don't think the children have changed, but the PARENTS certainly have....