No one wants to eat a steak next to your slobbering snot nosed screaming kid.

I said this before I had a kid

Sorry, I'll bring my kid if I want to.

I only take my kids to bars & breweries

jetch17 said:

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I only take my kids to bars & breweries

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It's like you're teaching them science. Makes sense.

Who's going to drive me home then? You?

Congratulations.

AMEN! I hate it when I'm out at a restaurant and some little demon kid traumatizes my emotional support cat.

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BenFiasco14 said:

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No one wants to eat a steak next to your slobbering snot nosed screaming kid.

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Learn how to make a steak yourself at home if you don't want to be in public.

My kids are grown, but whenever my wife and I go to a restaurant and there is a screaming kid, you know what we do? We joke and say "not our problem" and ignore it.

Why would I take a goat to a restaurant. This isn't Scotland.

I've tried taking other peoples' kids but I just end up getting a lot of dirty looks

gigemags-99 said:

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My kids are grown, but whenever my wife and I go to a restaurant and there is a screaming kid, you know what we do? We joke and say "not our problem" and ignore it.

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im single and no kids and i do the same. this current war on children makes me sick and just might be the thing that pushes me to the brink of actually procreating.

Mine behave just fine and were taught not to whine or complain. No iPad or Switch to be found on either of them either.

It's not like anyone has to worry about seeing either of them anyway thanks to the price of going to restaurants doubling over the last couple of years. I just cook stuff at home.

Or, how about only bring your kids in public if they're not uncivilized cretins. Most people understand kids being kids and doing childish things…sometimes. But if they're having a "bad day", maybe reschedule…

I sat next to a couple and their child who was out of control. The father kept trying to to meekly correct the child, he had obviously been put in a disciplinary box by his wife, while his wife chided him for trying to correct the child at all. Kept asking her to please sit down. You can see the divorce coming a mile away. Awful child. Awful wife. Wuss of a father. Obviously, all of them were obese.

Anyway, they literally ran me and my dogs out of the place.

MouthBQ98 said:

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Or, how about only bring your kids in public if they're not uncivilized cretins. Most people understand kids being kids and doing childish things…sometimes. But if they're having a "bad day", maybe reschedule…

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I haven't seen "cretins" in a long time. It's a great word that paints a fantastic description of the object. I'll have to mix it in today...shouldn't be too hard. Well done.

Stuff like that is messed up. Hearing my ex wife talk about how the weekend went with the kids it's like they're not even the same people. Like last weekend I was told that Mr Awesome (getting close to 7 years old) had a meltdown in the car. If he ever had one in my car it would have had to have been when he was two years old or less because they're too little to control themselves. Same for his sister.

With her and her parents there's problems getting them out the door and getting them to eat and that's not a thing here either. But then again there's no iPads here and neither of the kids have a Switch here at home. Over there I'm pretty sure both kids have one of each with unlimited time on them. If you don't eat what you're given that's fine but I'm not making them anything else. It's always been that way and they actually love carrots and broccoli with dinner and for snacks. There is a Switch but it's used on rare occasion for playing things like Mario Party together as a reward for good behavior.

Maybe I'm the crazy one but it seems like if you actually parent kids they behave. When that couple splits up I hope he gets the kids.

One parent takes the child to the car and (among other things) explains they can go back in when they will behave. Worked on me and for me.

We aren't typically bringing our 5-year-old to fancy restaurants, but we do eat out with her all the time and she's well-behaved. We get compliments about the variety of foods she eats. And she's not one of these that sits tableside with a tablet and/or a pair of headphones like some programmed companion robot. THAT is the stuff that makes me crazy.

I'll take my kids to any restaurant that accepts my money.

We love to take our kids to the "fancy restaurants". Many of our favorite restaurant memories are at these fancy restaurants because they get to do something new, enjoy different food and get dressed up.

Bazooka Joe said:

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Who's going to drive me home then? You?

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No. Clearly it will be Ric Ocasek driving you home.

scd88 said:

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MouthBQ98 said:

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Or, how about only bring your kids in public if they're not uncivilized cretins. Most people understand kids being kids and doing childish things…sometimes. But if they're having a "bad day", maybe reschedule…

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I haven't seen "cretins" in a long time. It's a great word that paints a fantastic description of the object. I'll have to mix it in today...shouldn't be too hard. Well done.

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You must use a short "e" when pronouncing "cretin" for the full effect. [/Charles Winchester III]

I've never understood the kids that dictate to parents what they will or wont eat, or how they will behave.

Sure my kids would only eat chicken tenders and mac and cheese if we allowed that.

I've got four kids and two of them are very stubborn.

It only takes two nights or so of not eating for them to figure out who is in charge and to eat what is prepared.

Some parents just don't have the backbone to be parents.

Same thing with learning how to behave. Kids will always push whatever boundary you set for them.

Set the boundary more strict so even when the cross it, it's like normal behavior for most kids.

It's not all that hard, but you have to actually mean what you say and have immediate consequences.

Don't get me started on parents that count to three. I can remember my Dad telling me, "Son, I don't count to three, I say something once and you either obey immediately or you don't, and you won't like it if you don't."

He was right, I didn't like the consequences. Took me a while to learn though, but then again, I was stubborn like two of mine.

I'm grateful my parents had backbone.

I dont have kids, but it seems pretty easy.

Give them pizza. Give them candy. Let them live their lives, theyre adults for godsake

nm...I now see this is a dy/dx thread

The Fife said:

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Stuff like that is messed up. Hearing my ex wife talk about how the weekend went with the kids it's like they're not even the same people. Like last weekend I was told that Mr Awesome (getting close to 7 years old) had a meltdown in the car. If he ever had one in my car it would have had to have been when he was two years old or less because they're too little to control themselves. Same for his sister.

With her and her parents there's problems getting them out the door and getting them to eat and that's not a thing here either. But then again there's no iPads here and neither of the kids have a Switch here at home. Over there I'm pretty sure both kids have one of each with unlimited time on them. If you don't eat what you're given that's fine but I'm not making them anything else. It's always been that way and they actually love carrots and broccoli with dinner and for snacks. There is a Switch but it's used on rare occasion for playing things like Mario Party together as a reward for good behavior.

Maybe I'm the crazy one but it seems like if you actually parent kids they behave. When that couple splits up I hope he gets the kids.

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Single dad here as well. My ex is my kids' best friend. She's more concerned about them liking her than being a parent. Allows the kids to "graze" (her words) so the kids are never used to eating at mealtimes. If the kids are uncomfortable she immediately placates or soothes them. Gives them silly ****, shows them inappropriate tiktok videos.

They know things are different at my house. There is more structure - mealtimes, chores, planned events. I feel like my job as a parent is to give them guidance on how to, one day, become a functioning, likable adult and contributing member to society. I don't cater to their every whim. Right now I'm trying to teach them that they have to accept a brief period of discomfort, cope with that, and deal with whatever problem they may be facing. I don't want their emotions to rule them and a big part of life is getting through difficult situations or things that are unpleasant.

We do a lot of fun stuff (just got back from the beach). I want them to experience things and be well-rounded. They get an allowance and are taught to save a lot, spend a little on fun things. They have volunteered to help others.

I do take them to restaurants but they are pretty well-behaved. Occasionally we will go to a fancy restaurant for a special occasion and to celebrate good grades at the end of the school year. When they were younger, if they melted down, we'd leave immediately. If they don't eat their food cause they "aren't hungry", cool - we're taking it home and that's what they are eating for tomorrow then.

I know I'm not a perfect parent, but it is important to me to be the best I can be - I feel like I'm doing a decent job.

Yeah, and during flights kids should be stored under seats or in the overhead bins.

maroon barchetta said:

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scd88 said:

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MouthBQ98 said:

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Or, how about only bring your kids in public if they're not uncivilized cretins. Most people understand kids being kids and doing childish things…sometimes. But if they're having a "bad day", maybe reschedule…

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I haven't seen "cretins" in a long time. It's a great word that paints a fantastic description of the object. I'll have to mix it in today...shouldn't be too hard. Well done.

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You must use a short "e" when pronouncing "cretin" for the full effect. [/Charles Winchester III]

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Also an emphasized "t." Don't roll over it casually - go full on snobby Brit.

Sponge said:

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Why would I take a goat to a restaurant. This isn't Scotland.

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So toucan is Scottish? Explains his love of goats and sheep and proclivity of getting pass out drunk.

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Bazooka Joe said:

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Who's going to drive me home then? You?

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No. Clearly it will be Ric Ocasek driving you home.

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Would Ric drive because Benjamin Orr is too busy singing?

With our first, and years ago, if we went out to eat when he was in the 6 month to 1.5 year range, we would order, pay and request a to go box upfront, so that if the need arose, we could be out of the restaurant in 30 seconds.

Bazooka Joe said:

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Claude! said:

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Bazooka Joe said:

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Who's going to drive me home then? You?

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No. Clearly it will be Ric Ocasek driving you home.

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Would Ric drive because Benjamin Orr is too busy singing?

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Actually, I guess at this point it would have to be Elliot Easton, since Ric and Benjamin are both dead.