I am a nanny by trade,so what I have to say may shock some people, but I agree with the new policies of restaurants and other places that are banning screaming children,children under a certain age or a combination of the two. I love kids and I love being around them, but I do not appreciate my down time being shattered by a screaming child, a unattended child or otherwise disruptive child while I am at the movies,dinner or just shopping.
I personally make sure that any children I am in charge of know that any disturbances such as tantrums or begging for things while we are out,will result in instant removal and a consequence when we get home. I plan around nap time to avoid melt downs, plan small toy/book diversions if I know there will be a wait, and keep things short and age appropriate, meaning I would not take a 2 year old with me to shop for clothes for 5 hours. I would get a babysitter.
That is what we are for, to allow you to go out sans child. (I also babysit on the side for those of you who didn't know.) Yes, it is an added expense to your day,but taking junior to a 5 star restaurant that does not have chicken nuggets, thus subjecting your fellow diners to a tantrum of epic proportions, makes it cheaper in the long run.
I am not saying that well behaved children should pay for the sins of the rest, but there is a time and place for children. Bars are not one of them, yet there were some mothers who got pissy because a neighborhood bar banned strollers. Excuse me, but I thought that persons under 21 were NOT supposed to be even ALLOWED in bars! I feel that there are plenty of restaurants that cater to families that children,let's say under the age of 7 shouldn't be in in the first place. If your child has no concept of table manners, then they should not be at non-family restaurants.
Children are not taught manners (unless I have them as charges) and are not taught how to sit at a table with others. They are allowed to graze at will, leave the table when they feel like it and are not being given proper instructions on how to hold silverware. I realize that parents who were raised in this manner cannot teach their children the proper way to do things.
I blame computers,I-pads/phones,smart phones,PDA's, etc. for this for how can you teach your children to be civil if you are too caught up in the latest brain drivel on Twaddle to pay attention?
I was reading today that a mall in Sydney, Australia is now banning screaming children. This is what I don't agree with as the screaming children that caused the complaints,were in the DESIGNATED PLAY AREA! I'm sorry but if this is the problem, then either get rid of the play area or move it away from the food court where it is currently located.
I feel that there should be places that are meant for adults to be adults. If you choose to become a parent, then be responsible and get a sitter, or don't go out. The tired excuse of "the sitter got sick/cancelled" wouldn't happen if you find more than one and have back ups. There are plenty of places to find reliable care. If you want more time with your kids, then quit signing them up for everything under the sun and spend that time with them. Not every one finds your child's behavior as endearing as you do. Not every one feels little Puta should be allowed to express herself as a human being by seeing how many peas she can launch at the next booth. Your child's primal screams are NOT the talented warblings of the next Yma Sumac.
Yes,children need to be socialized and learn how to handle themselves in public, but there should be clear cut, age appropriate rules that are enforced(!) to help them get there, without the rest of us needing ear plugs or dogging Hot Wheel's Cars.
I personally make sure that any children I am in charge of know that any disturbances such as tantrums or begging for things while we are out,will result in instant removal and a consequence when we get home. I plan around nap time to avoid melt downs, plan small toy/book diversions if I know there will be a wait, and keep things short and age appropriate, meaning I would not take a 2 year old with me to shop for clothes for 5 hours. I would get a babysitter.
That is what we are for, to allow you to go out sans child. (I also babysit on the side for those of you who didn't know.) Yes, it is an added expense to your day,but taking junior to a 5 star restaurant that does not have chicken nuggets, thus subjecting your fellow diners to a tantrum of epic proportions, makes it cheaper in the long run.
I am not saying that well behaved children should pay for the sins of the rest, but there is a time and place for children. Bars are not one of them, yet there were some mothers who got pissy because a neighborhood bar banned strollers. Excuse me, but I thought that persons under 21 were NOT supposed to be even ALLOWED in bars! I feel that there are plenty of restaurants that cater to families that children,let's say under the age of 7 shouldn't be in in the first place. If your child has no concept of table manners, then they should not be at non-family restaurants.
Children are not taught manners (unless I have them as charges) and are not taught how to sit at a table with others. They are allowed to graze at will, leave the table when they feel like it and are not being given proper instructions on how to hold silverware. I realize that parents who were raised in this manner cannot teach their children the proper way to do things.
I blame computers,I-pads/phones,smart phones,PDA's, etc. for this for how can you teach your children to be civil if you are too caught up in the latest brain
drivel on Twaddle to pay attention?
I was reading today that a mall in Sydney, Australia is now banning screaming children. This is what I don't agree with as the screaming children that caused the complaints,were in the DESIGNATED PLAY AREA! I'm sorry but if this is the problem, then either get rid of the play area or move it away from the food court where it is currently located.
I feel that there should be places that are meant for adults to be adults. If you choose to become a parent, then be responsible and get a sitter, or don't go out. The tired excuse of "the sitter got sick/cancelled" wouldn't happen if you find more than one and have back ups. There are plenty of places to find reliable care. If you want more time with your kids, then quit signing them up for everything under the sun and spend that time with them. Not every one finds your child's behavior as endearing as you do. Not every one feels little Puta should be allowed to express herself as a human being by seeing how many peas she can launch at the next booth. Your child's primal screams are NOT the talented warblings of the next Yma Sumac.
Yes,children need to be socialized and learn how to handle themselves in public, but there should be clear cut, age appropriate rules that are enforced(!) to help them get there, without the rest of us needing ear plugs or dogging Hot Wheel's Cars.