John Smith wrote on Aug 12
th, 2017 at 8:08am:
LearJet wrote on Aug 12
th, 2017 at 7:02am:
I think this guy says it for me.
"when I go out for "chow" I do not expect to be in the unwanted company of spoiled screaming snit-fit children, as their "parents" act like this is normal......maybe it is....in THEIR home.....but no place in a restaurant. most of the times "parents" do NOT want to act like "parents" and instead be "friends" with their children, which leads to even more disruptive behavior."
Since when is a business required to accept the actions of some of their patrons, to the detriment of all their other patrons? It's not a social free-for-all, where anything goes. No, it's a cafe, & a cafe is a place of business, where people congregate in a mild, gentle, easy going atmosphere, to enjoy a cuppa, & there is something called acceptable behavior respecting the rights of others when doing so.
what a load of crap .... if you accept kids thinking they're quiet little angels who sit still in a corner while you finish your coffee or meal, then you shouldn't be running a cafe.
Like I said, if they don't want kids, put a sign up at the front of the shop saying so, BEFORE all the parents come in and order ..... once you've accepted their order, you accept their kids might act like kids.
So on Mummies & Bub Day all else has to be forgone for their sake? Closed to all other patrons because of mum & bub bedlam.
That has a familiar exclusive ring to it.
We all know ... or at least those of us who have raised children do ... that children have "no on off buttons" as you state .....
but knowing what they are capable of & that amplified when in a group in public .....
it's the mothers/parents job to minimize that when out in public ...... not left to the Cafe owner because they just switch off while they latte & waffle.
It's called consideration .......something obviously lacking in this group of selfish self centered mums.
The owner has every right to look after the interests of all her customers.