Carolina Beach restaurant says "no" to screaming children

nmap · 09-09-2010, 05:45

I'm curious how others see this. Personally, I find screaming children annoying; however, I'm interested in what others think about this. Should more restaurants do this? Or should they not?

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Excerpt: CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) - A restaurant in Carolina Beach is stirring up controversy over a couple of signs reading, "Screaming children will not be tolerated."

cold1 · 09-09-2010, 06:58

Personaly I agree that the restaurant has every right to to do it. I have two preschoolers and sometimes i dont want to hear them screaming either. We have even been know to ask for our plates to be boxed so that we could leave the other customers to dine without having to hear our kids.

To those without children: somedays they are angles and act perfectly in public, somedays they are little terrors that are truly uncontrolable.

Buffalobob · 09-09-2010, 07:50

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said Ashley Heflin, who is a mom of two. "You can't help it if your kids scream."

Parents like this should be sterilized or perhaps just euthanized on the spot so those genes are not allowed to propagate. They are also the ones that let their dogs run loose in the neighborhood to poop in other peoples yard.

I would note that there is a difference between a baby and a kid. I have lot of tolerance for a baby who may be teething or have some other discomfort that is not easily dealt with as long as the parents are at least trying to soothe the baby.

Richard · 09-09-2010, 08:01

Responsible parents will either not place their children in social situations they may not be ready for or correct/remove them if they prove incapable of acceptable behavior.

Goes with the territory.

And so it goes...

Richard

Gypsy · 09-09-2010, 16:43

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Originally Posted by Richard

Responsible parents will either not place their children in social situations they may not be ready for or correct/remove them if they prove incapable of acceptable behavior.

Very true, key word being responsible...

My dad taught us well and said he was always proud of the fact we didn't "act up" in public. Like my aunt's kids.

I have 7 nieces and nephews and I can't stand them when they're screaming, let alone a stranger's kids.

echoes · 09-09-2010, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Gypsy

I have 7 nieces and nephews and I can't stand them when they're screaming, let alone a stranger's kids.

I have 6, and oh geeze, cannot imagine how my brothers' transport them on airplanes...let alone restaurants.

Wow!

Holly

AngelsSix · 09-12-2010, 16:59

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Originally Posted by Richard

Responsible parents will either not place their children in social situations they may not be ready for or correct/remove them if they prove incapable of acceptable behavior.

Goes with the territory.

And so it goes...

Richard

Enough said!

mojaveman · 10-02-2010, 00:42

It can be annoying listening to children scream and cry but I won't say that I let it really bother me. Everybody here was a crying screaming kid at one time.

MtnGoat · 10-05-2010, 07:52

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Originally Posted by Richard

Responsible parents will either not place their children in social situations they may not be ready for or correct/remove them if they prove incapable of acceptable behavior.

Goes with the territory.

I think this is the key point... Parenting is the key. Knowing what is right and what is wrong. Today we just take the easy way out of everything that most of us took or lived with growning up or raising our own kids.

Personally, I find screaming children annoying; however, I'm in the set that as a parent you need to take your kid to the restroom and put them in there place.

I think today the whole don't spank your kid(s) has gone to far. I remember my Wife being in the Commissary and getting on our kids for picking everything off tose lower (Kid Level). She pulled one off and spanked her and got onto my Son. A Women walking by gave here a look. She just looked back at her and Said " What you need some too". I think we as a Nation want the best of both worlds. These great kids but no one can do anything to their kids.

Look I know some people go over broad on disipline. But I think some younger parents now a days have been programed not to do a think due to schools, TV and for some their Parents.

Maybe just telling the Parents, hello can you control your Kid(s). Can you take them to the bathroom please.

But once again we as a Nation don't get into other people dealings.

So the easy way, get the F&*K off of this place because of your kids. Yes Parents will get the message from getting kicked out of enough places and yes once they can't go back to that restaurant they both Just Love due to their Kids Yelling and Crying. Once the kids are 7 or 10 then they will get back in. Hopefully by then kids will know better, because their parents you what to do because of getting kicked out of a place(s).

Jumping down now.

Dozer523 · 09-09-2010, 08:10

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Originally Posted by Buffalobob

Parents like this should be sterilized or perhaps just euthanized on the spot so those genes are not allowed to propagate.

Just guessing here, Bob, but . . . you didn't check "Yes, but done with a light hand".

The ones that bother me are the parents who don't quiet their children in church. There IS a quiet room with piped in sound and a picture window and it's got toys. And no, I don't think a toddler talking through mass, especially the sermon, or driving his her toy car over the pew (or my shoulders) is a child's way of worship.

During those times I wish the baptismal font was deeper.

**Pete** · 09-09-2010, 08:39

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Originally Posted by Dozer523

.......The ones that bother me are the parents who don't quiet their children in church. There IS a quiet room with piped in sound and a picture window and it's got toys. .........

In addition to the infant room with an attendant we have Children's Church. During the service there is the Children's portion where they all come up front and the preacher gives them a lesson that is tied to the sermon.

After that they go to a classroom where they continue the lesson with crafts and things while we get the sermon. It is aimed to the 3ish to 8ish and seems to work well.

But with three kids of my own and one grand baby I can tolerate babies as long as someone is working on them - but Brats? Give the family the strong boot out the door.

echoes · 09-09-2010, 15:42

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Originally Posted by Buffalobob

Parents like this should be sterilized or perhaps just euthanized on the spot so those genes are not allowed to propagate. They are also the ones that let their dogs run loose in the neighborhood to poop in other peoples yard.

I would note that there is a difference between a baby and a kid. I have lot of tolerance for a baby who may be teething or have some other discomfort that is not easily dealt with as long as the parents are at least trying to soothe the baby.

I stopped reading after this post by Bob!

Sir, IMHO, SPOT on!

From someone who has worked front-of-house for 15 years, (and is now learning the back-of-house,) it is a distraction for other diners, and can ruin any dining experience. Peroid!

Take your child OUTside of the eating space that others are paying their own hard-earned money, to eat in. This benefits you, your fellow diners, and the staff, which have to cater, cook for, and wait on other diners...which are counting on the gratuity from OTHER tables, to make their money for the night.

JMHO,

Holly

PedOncoDoc · 09-09-2010, 08:03

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Originally Posted by cold1

Personaly I agree that the restaurant has every right to to do it. We have even been know to ask for our plates to be boxed so that we could leave the other customers to dine without having to hear our kids.

As have we - as parents, we have assumed the responsibility for dealing with screaming children which includes not making others have to deal with our children when they misbehave IMNSHO.

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Originally Posted by Buffalobob

Parents like this should be sterilized or perhaps just euthanized on the spot so those genes are not allowed to propagate. They are also the ones that let their dogs run loose in the neighborhood to poop in other peoples yard.

A strong statement. I'd be less worried about their dogs pooping in my yard than I would be fearful that they are not teaching their children restraint and that there are consequences to all actions. A person who does not learn these things has a better chance of becoming a menace to society than those whose parents consistently held them accountable.

JJ_BPK · 09-09-2010, 08:41

I hate screamers,, to include little kids.

Problem is, in some instances the parents can't prevent the problem.

Case in point: My daughter flew down this Spring with the 2YO E. When she met us at the luggage claims, she and E were both in tears.

E had screamed all the way down. S was not only mad & embarrassed, but completely at a loss as to a solution.

E was diagnosed with a hearing problem and had tubes installed in both ears. The procedure was successful and happened about a month before they came down,, with the Doctor's consent.

Evidently the planes pressure system was not working well and the child was in pain. S thought she had preempted the problem with a children's benadryl an hour prior to take off,, didn't help.

Fortunately, the trip home E was back to smiling & giggling as is her passion..

As far as in restaurants and other public areas.. The parents lack of supervision and failure to maintain some level of control is responsible for 90% on the "problem" child's behavior.

Even if the child has a very valid medical problem, forcing the general populous to endure the problem is not acceptable.

SO,, YES,, kick'm out....

1stindoor · 09-09-2010, 09:27

One of my former team sergeants said, right after the birth of my son, "remember, your kid ain't as cute and precocious as YOU think he is."

He was a great team sergeant, taught me as much about life in general as he did about life in SF.