Discount for non-bratty kids
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This is ridiculous. Rewarding kids who behave, or their parents, with MONEY? Something is going wrong here...
What should NORMALLY happen is: kids behaving in public places.
If they don't, their parents should deal with it.
If they do, their parents should tell them they're doing good.
If they have medical issues, all their efforts should be noticed, even if their behaviour is not what could be expected from other kids.
Simple as that.
If the restaurant wants to do something about it, sometimes just telling the kids they should respect other patrons (in a polite way) can change their behaviour, just because it doesn't come from their parents. And when waiters or waitresses congratulate children or their parents for their good behaviour, it's always nice to hear!
But this discount sends the wrong message: kids shouldn't behave just so their parents could get a discount! ("Will you shut up, I don't have enough money to pay for your food!" lol)
(I don't even know why I'm posting on this thread
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I've seen children throw tantrums in restaurants because they "didn't like the size of their fork."
The parents should be punished (hence, not having a discount) because they are responsible for raising such ungrateful, *kitten* children that can't figure out how to function in society because the kids never learned right from wrong.
Yes, I'm aware that some parents are burdened with having children with special needs, but the last time I went to a restaurant and had a "mentally challenged" kid decide to slap me as they were walking past, I had to take my business elsewhere.
It's not the restaurant's fault that those parents chose to bring their handicapped children to the restaurant, but the parents could have been less selfish and thought about how the OTHER PATRONS may have felt.
If you're going to be pissy about how you think society should accept everyone, go through the drive-thru.0 -
When I was younger, I waited tables at a buffet and also at a local pizza place. Both places you could consider to be "kid friendly". However, that does not give the kids free reign to act like heathens. I had kids run all over the place, make huge messes (I am not talking about a little food thrown on the floor, I am talking food grounded into the carpet, paper, crayons, just everything underneath them). And the parents would allow them to do this and basically ignore them. And then, wouldn't tip. They sure made me earn my big $2.13/hour.
I have a 12 year old and an 18month old. I know my son is at the age where he is throwing his food on the floor and not wanting to stay in his high chair. So, I don't take him out to restaurants, even the "kid friendly" ones.If I want to go out to eat and relax, I find a babysitter. I don't know about anyone else, but it is not very relaxing having to tell my son to sit down every 2 seconds or to not throw food. If, on the rare occassion that we do go to dinner and he is with us, if he starts his tantrum food throwing, me or my husband take him out to the waiting area and wait for him to calm down.
I, and most people, understand that kids are kids and they are not going to be 100% perfectly behaved, no bad behavior. But there is a difference between a child who is running around the restaurant, throwing things and spilling things on people and those kids who may squirm and may let out a cry every once in awhile. I don't notice those children who act up a little and their parents correct them. I don't pay you any mind. But what I will pay attention to and what will ruin my evening is if a child are running around the place,being loud, throwing food, and their parents aren't doing a darn thing to correct them.
I absolutely agree with this. I think it's a GREAT idea, and I wish more places should start doing it. It's the parent's responsibility to see that their kids are well-behaved, and it should be a basic expectation. This restaurant is taking the initiative to offer something special and extra for kids who are well-behaved. They're not even penalizing kids who scream, despite the disruption to other patrons. I would love to see more of this.0 -
As far as the discount thing, I don't care either way. It would be a nice gesture if the manager came up and complimented me on my kids and gave me a discount or something, but I wouldn't expect it.0
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Things I have done:
I carry a condom with me and place it on the table, telling the parents that is very important that they use this to keep from creating any more children they can not parent.
Ask in a very southern tone if I can video tape their kids acting so bad in the restaurant "cause my kin folk back home dont believe me when I tell them people actually let their kids act this way in public".
Ask if they would like to pay for my meal.
Yep, I am that itch. And yes, it works.
OMG, I so totally want to hang out with you sometime. That is awesome.0 -
I would frequent this place often! OMG!
I can not count the number of expensive meals that a child at a table near by has ruined.
It would be one thing if the parent was trying to keep the child from acting up, but I am talking the kid running around the restaurant screaming while the parents smile and drink their wine. Kids fighting and screaming at each other at the table with out even so much as a shhhh from the parents as they are busy drinking their drinks and engaged in conversation with each other or their friends. It is ridiculous to me that people think it okay because they deserve a night out too. It is not like I am talking about family restaurants either. I am talking 30 dollar entree places that serve alcohol.
I go up to parents that have children that behave and compliment them on their parenting skills and how much it is appreciated that they are raising children with manners.
It is understandable when people have toddlers and they TRY to do something about it, I get that, but after the age of 5 a healthy child should be able to sit at dinner with out screaming and throwing a fit, period.
Things I have done:
I carry a condom with me and place it on the table, telling the parents that is very important that they use this to keep from creating any more children they can not parent.
Ask in a very southern tone if I can video tape their kids acting so bad in the restaurant "cause my kin folk back home dont believe me when I tell them people actually let their kids act this way in public".
Ask if they would like to pay for my meal.
Yep, I am that itch. And yes, it works.
And by it works I mean, they either make the children behave or leave the place as mad as I am. :happy:0 -
I would frequent this place often! OMG!
I can not count the number of expensive meals that a child at a table near by has ruined.
It would be one thing if the parent was trying to keep the child from acting up, but I am talking the kid running around the restaurant screaming while the parents smile and drink their wine. Kids fighting and screaming at each other at the table with out even so much as a shhhh from the parents as they are busy drinking their drinks and engaged in conversation with each other or their friends. It is ridiculous to me that people think it okay because they deserve a night out too. It is not like I am talking about family restaurants either. I am talking 30 dollar entree places that serve alcohol.
I go up to parents that have children that behave and compliment them on their parenting skills and how much it is appreciated that they are raising children with manners.
It is understandable when people have toddlers and they TRY to do something about it, I get that, but after the age of 5 a healthy child should be able to sit at dinner with out screaming and throwing a fit, period.
Things I have done:
I carry a condom with me and place it on the table, telling the parents that is very important that they use this to keep from creating any more children they can not parent.
Ask in a very southern tone if I can video tape their kids acting so bad in the restaurant "cause my kin folk back home dont believe me when I tell them people actually let their kids act this way in public".
Ask if they would like to pay for my meal.
Yep, I am that itch. And yes, it works.
And by it works I mean, they either make the children behave or leave the place as mad as I am. :happy:
We frequent a bar restaurant near our house where people often let their kids run around or scream. Our usual defense is to play the most offensive music we can find on the jukebox (songs like "Down with the Sickness" by Disturbed, or the "You're an Assssshole" song by Denis Leary), then get the bartender to turn it up! I adore the condom idea though!0 -
It's a private business. They can do what they want. As long as they aren't overcharging their advertised (read: menu) prices without a stated, appropriate reason (like adding a tip for large parties or a charge for sharing plates), I don't see a problem. If they want to give discounts for random reasons, let them. If they think your kids are well-behaved, good for you that you get a discount. If my server is simply having a good day and wants to give me a discount, good for me. If I get a discount because the restaurant owner insists that all brunettes get 10% discounts on the first Tuesday of every month while there's a full moon and three dolphins swim by outside while singing to the unicorn gods, then lucky me.0
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Funny thing that just happened to me that fits riiiight along with this:
A lady came into my supplement retail store with her two daughters who were probably 5 and 7. They are running around the store chasing each other, being loud. Their mother stops them SEVERAL times and I can tell she's really about to lose her ****. As I'm going through different items with this lady one of her daughters pissed on the floor. As I'm walking up to ring her up, I notice a small yellowish puddle on the floor next to my desk where her daughters were for a moment.
Fantastic.0 -
I have no problem with it. I know kids will be kids, but I have to say it can be pretty annoying when you're dining out and can't have a conversation because of some parent that won't take their child having an atomic melt-down outside. I think I'd even be willing to pay more for a no-kids section. Don't get me wrong, I love kids, but there are times when I like it quiet.0
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I'm for it. Although I agree some kids may have mental or physical issues but that should be taken in regard as well and those families with special needs kids deserve discounts where ever they can get them.
Outside of kids with special needs... completely 100% agree. Sorry but if you have unruly kids, that is a form of conditioning they have become accustomed to because they have not been taught how to behave in public effectively, have not been disciplined correctly for their out of control behaviors, or their parents display inappropriate behaviors and the children follow them by example (enter "woman gets tazed in atlanta" youtube video where 2 of her children starts calling the security guard bad names because they see their mother misbehaving)
^^^ THIS RIGHT HERE is what the point I was trying to make.0 -
I'm for it. Although I agree some kids may have mental or physical issues but that should be taken in regard as well and those families with special needs kids deserve discounts where ever they can get them.
Outside of kids with special needs... completely 100% agree. Sorry but if you have unruly kids, that is a form of conditioning they have become accustomed to because they have not been taught how to behave in public effectively, have not been disciplined correctly for their out of control behaviors, or their parents display inappropriate behaviors and the children follow them by example (enter "woman gets tazed in atlanta" youtube video where 2 of her children starts calling the security guard bad names because they see their mother misbehaving)
^^^ THIS RIGHT HERE is what the point I was trying to make.
Great minds think alike!0 -
its a gimmick that will end up getting them sued.0
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its a gimmick that will end up getting them sued.
I concur counselor.0 -
its a gimmick that will end up getting them sued.
I concur counselor.
Wanna help me file my briefs?0 -
If your kid makes me look over at your table because of noise or for any other reason, you should be kicked out of said restaurant!
I have an Child on the austim specturm and sometimes something in a restaurant over stimulates him and he may cause " you to look over" So as to not interupt you, I should make my special needs child feel like more of an outcast by not taking him to restaurants??0 -
its a gimmick that will end up getting them sued.
I concur counselor.
Wanna help me file my briefs?
You know I'm highly experienced in this area...0 -
If you are bothered by kids (unless they spilled your pint) - then I suggest you probably haven't had enough to drink.
On the other hand - Last time I went to Paris (when I was young and had money). There was a table full of young American women who were talking so loudly the whole place could hear their conversation (I guess they were in their 20s), If you can't handle your wine by the time you have come out of your teens you should be banned from France.
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America shouldnt act like this was regarding their lives lol.. If that employee wanted to give them free stuff then good for them. Idk why everyone acts like this is going to affect them in any way......
I think that rewarding those children was a good thing. I know when I go out my children are really well behaved but Im not going to start getting upset if we dont get free stuff.. Give me a break LOL who cares!
IDK why this even made news because now a bunch of over exhausted mothers are going to make this a " Big Deal" and feel like they are treated unfairly because their children are not well behaved.
ohhh gosh..... lol why cant people just be happy for each other that others got something free??? sheesh!0 -
If your kid makes me look over at your table because of noise or for any other reason, you should be kicked out of said restaurant!
I have an Child on the austim specturm and sometimes something in a restaurant over stimulates him and he may cause " you to look over" So as to not interupt you, I should make my special needs child feel like more of an outcast by not taking him to restaurants??
I don't think you can make general statements that apply to all restaurants.
Kids (autism spectrum or not) really have no place in a fine dining establishment where their behaviour will disturb other diners.
But if you are going to a family restaurant, you need to chill out and expect a bit of noise. Parents with kids need to eat, too. It's a great way to teach kids how to behave in a restaurant setting.
And if I get a discount because my child is well-behaved, go me!0
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