Screaming children will not be tolerated!

[mamacatnv]

Awesome policy
I would frequent places that had these policies. I have said it often, if we as a society get tougher on people they in turn will either start to parent a bit more or stay home. Either way, society wins.

To the poster who allows tantrums in certain environments, I understand your thinking but you are still allowing your child to disrupt others. Take your kiddo to the car or home, there are plenty of us who do not want to be subjected to your parenting style.

 

[Jennabeth]

I love this policy. My DH and I have often said we wished restaurants had "Child Free" sections. I love my 2 DDs but when I get a sitter and go out at 8 or 9 p.m., it would be nice to have a quiet meal without other screaming children.

 

[maxiesmom]

I think that kids need to be reasonably quiet and should not be allowed to run around the restaurant either. I hate it when I see waitstaff having to dodge little kids running around playing.

As for the article, I would so eat at this restaurant.

Then WDW definately needs this rule, because some of the worst behavior I have seen is at WDW. Last year in Le Ceiller the table next to us let their little girl roll around on the floor. And that was after she threw her plate of food to the ground, then almost chocked after stuffing a bunch of bread in her mouth. I was truly afraid that someone was going to trip on her there on the ground, as many people entering the restaurant had to step over her, not to mention the wait staff.

Hardly any busines will say Boo anymore, becasue they are afraid of loosing the sale. Sad.

 

[KimR]

I love this policy. My DH and I have often said we wished restaurants had "Child Free" sections. I love my 2 DDs but when I get a sitter and go out at 8 or 9 p.m., it would be nice to have a quiet meal without other screaming children.

The thing about child free sections, though, is that it punishes those of us who have gone to the trouble to ensure our kids do behave. I can guarantee you that if a restuarant has a child free section, the 'kids' section will be a madhouse. The parents will think that gives them free rein to let thier children behave like monsters. No thank you.

We've occasionally gone to restuarants that try to sit families together in one specific section. I will refuse those tables. It pisses the hostess off, but I'm sorry. Just because we have children doesn't mean we want to tolerate screaming and rambunctious behavior. Even my kids complain about it.

 

[pweyl36]

Funny you said that ... my youngest just told me that I am mean as he walked out the door for school (because I made him finish his reading that he did not do last night ... and I signed my name to the form saying he did it.) I told him that when he says this, he is giving me the best compliment because it means "I am doing my job"!

As for the post, there were two times my husband and I went out to dinner when our children were small and they couldn't behave. One of us got our food to go while the other one was in the car. After the second time, we just realized (unhappily) that our children were TOO little to go to a restaurant and sit still for that long. (Their bad behavior was really OUR fault!) So, we only went out to dinner when we had a babysitter .. which was rare ... until they were old enough to sit still.

I agree with all the other posters, if I paid for dinner, I want to enjoy it in a stress-free environment! Not with a crying child/baby near me.

Same here,when my dd was 1yr we took her out to breakfast for the first and last time. She throw a fit and would not stop, my husband took her out and I got out food to go. My husband said never again. It was about 2yrs later when we tried her with McDonalds. When Iam in a store or resturant and a kid screams for more than 5mins I just what to scream "Shut It up"

 

[mamacatnv]

The thing about child free sections, though, is that it punishes those of us who have gone to the trouble to ensure our kids do behave. I can guarantee you that if a restuarant has a child free section, the 'kids' section will be a madhouse. The parents will think that gives them free rein to let thier children behave like monsters. No thank you.

We've occasionally gone to restuarants that try to sit families together in one specific section. I will refuse those tables. It pisses the hostess off, but I'm sorry. Just because we have children doesn't mean we want to tolerate screaming and rambunctious behavior. Even my kids complain about it.

I agree with you and would not visit an establishment that required me to sit in the kid zone. I much prefer the keep them under control and quiet or leave policy.

 

[jodifla]

I think the problem is with the antagonistic way this message is written. Plenty of ways to write this without this approach.

This shows the mean-spiritedness of the restaurant owner, and I'd just go elsewhere.

 

[phorsenuf]

I think the problem is with the antagonistic way this message is written. Plenty of ways to write this without this approach.

This shows the mean-spiritedness of the restaurant owner, and I'd just go elsewhere.

And that's your right. Have fun with all the other families that feel this way. It will be one heck of a noisy place.

 

[Wishing on a star]

I think the problem is with the antagonistic way this message is written. Plenty of ways to write this without this approach.

This shows the mean-spiritedness of the restaurant owner, and I'd just go elsewhere.

The policy says:
...signs at Olde Salty restaurant in Carolina Beach that read "screaming children will not be tolerated." She told WECT-TV in Wilmington that the signs have worked by attracting more customers than they turn away.

How can that even begin to be considered antagonistic????

If not wanting to deal with other's screaming shrieking children makes one 'antagonistic' (and the parents who subject other patrons to unruly screaming children are NOT antogonistic????) then add me to the ranks...

We must be on entirely different planets.

 

[Handbag Lady]

So, when are they branching out and moving to Los Angeles? We'd eat there all the time!

 

[gator75]

i also agree wholeheartidly with the owner if i wanted screaming kids while i was eating i"d eat at chuckecheese or mcdonalds.

 

[Metsfan520]

Me too. I'd be thrilled if everyplace (restaurants, stores, hotels . . . basically all indoor venues) would implement a "No screaming/yelling" policy for everyone, regardless of age. I don't care if it's a baby or a teen or an adult, if they are screaming or yelling then they are not behaving appropriately and they need to leave until they can be considerate of those around them.

 

[jodifla]

The policy says:
...signs at Olde Salty restaurant in Carolina Beach that read "screaming children will not be tolerated." She told WECT-TV in Wilmington that the signs have worked by attracting more customers than they turn away.

How can that even begin to be considered antagonistic????

If not wanting to deal with other's screaming shrieking children makes one 'antagonistic' (and the parents who subject other patrons to unruly screaming children are NOT antogonistic????) then add me to the ranks...

We must be on entirely different planets.

How about Please take your screaming child outside? How about something a bit funny?

It's the "will not be tolerated" part that's annoying to me. My son is well beyond a screaming phase, and when he did we certainly removed him from restaurants, but the way this message is written is nothing to applaud.

In fact, if I came I came across any message in a restaurant where part of the phrase is "will not be tolerated" I'd go elsewhere. Green-headed monsters will not be tolerated, Really rich people will not be tolerated, etc. Says everything you need to know about the management.

 

[Wishing on a star]

Yep, I agree with the sign...
And not just at 'indoor' public places either...

There have been several times at outdoor spots, where, yet again... the first and only thing that one might notice are the piercing SHRIEKS of some little shrieker.

My husband and I just look at each other, and I whisper "somebody get some duct tape....'

A public place, indoors or out, does not excuse the need to respect others... it requires it.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I definitely agree that parents should take screaming children out of restaurants,

and I wish, wish, wish they would take them out of church, too! (We have a whole outer hall area, with speakers, so the parents could even continue to follow the service, and they still don't take them out.)

I would give a pass to someone in the grocery store, though, if they were trying their best to soothe the kid. - You can't exactly leave a cart half-full of frozen items to melt all over the floor. It would be just as rude as the screaming.

 

[PaulaSB12]

Just watched the video on cnn where she says "I will be my son's voice, just like Rosa Parks I will not get out of my seat" so basically she is saying that she refuses to move if her child is screeming. That is rude to everyone else.

 

[mamacatnv]

How about Please take your screaming child outside? How about something a bit funny?

It's the "will not be tolerated" part that's annoying to me. My son is well beyond a screaming phase, and when he did we certainly removed him from restaurants, but the way this message is written is nothing to applaud.

In fact, if I came I came across any message in a restaurant where part of the phrase is "will not be tolerated" I'd go elsewhere. Green-headed monsters will not be tolerated, Really rich people will not be tolerated, etc. Says everything you need to know about the management.

Because it doesn't work. I have been in places that have "nice" signs and the results were dismal at best. This establishment chose to take a stand and for that I applaud them. Based on the increase in their business I am not alone.

 

[Wishing on a star]

How about Please take your screaming child outside? How about something a bit funny?

It's the "will not be tolerated" part that's annoying to me.

Okay, I kind of get what you are saying....

However, what I almost wrote in that post, but failed to do so, was this:

How else do you freakin' say it?????
I really and truly and honestly and 100% believe that something like:
"Out of respect for all our patrons, we hope that all parents will make sure that their little snowflakes behave appropriately..."
would not make one iota of difference at all.

I think the overall reaction would be complete and total disregard..
or even

While I do agree that this is a very strongly worded policy-message.
I believe that this was born out of complete and total necessity.

Stores don't have signs that say "Please do not steal"
They say, very clearly "SHOPLIFTERS WILL BE PROSECUTED".

 

[jodifla]

Yep, I agree with the sign...
And not just at 'indoor' public places either...

There have been several times at outdoor spots, where, yet again... the first and only thing that one might notice are the piercing SHRIEKS of some little shrieker.

My husband and I just look at each other, and I whisper "somebody get some duct tape....'

A public place, indoors or out, does not excuse the need to respect others... it requires it.

How many shrieks is a child allowed in your book? One? Two? Or do you have a zero tolerance policy.

For me, if a parent can get a child calmed in a minute or two, it doesn't bother me. Longer than that, than they should take them out.

I'd also give a pass to a grocery store, although I'd be cutting that trip short and heading to the checkout aisle. And the other big thing is traveling. Can't just throw that baby/toddler/small child off the moving airplane.

 

[Wishing on a star]

Just watched the video on cnn where she says "I will be my son's voice, just like Rosa Parks I will not get out of my seat" so basically she is saying that she refuses to move if her child is screeming. That is rude to everyone else.

Any woman/mother who would go this far has some very serious psychological issues.

Or maybe she is just nuts and looking for her 15 min. of fame.