CM2772 wrote:I agree that some kids are better behaved then others and you can't teach an infant how to behave at a restaurant.
elakin wrote:I already feel selfish about bringing our daughter to restaurants, including kid friendly restaurants, based upon my respect for other diners.
why???
i mean, i understand if the kid's screaming, that would take away from the dining experience of others. but if my kid starts screaming, we go outside. if we can't get him to stop, we leave.
is there some reason i should feel selfish about eating in a restaurant with my three year old and five month old if they're not screaming?
jimswside wrote:elakin wrote:I already feel selfish about bringing our daughter to restaurants, including kid friendly restaurants, based upon my respect for other diners.
why???
i mean, i understand if the kid's screaming, that would take away from the dining experience of others. but if my kid starts screaming, we go outside. if we can't get him to stop, we leave.
is there some reason i should feel selfish about eating in a restaurant with my three year old and five month old if they're not screaming?
I agree, we have not run into a screaming meltdown yet, but if our daughter gets antsy(shes only a little over 2, so that is expected), we take turns going for a walk to the bar area, lobby, or if the weather permits it outside for a quick walk/diversion.
I would hate to be banished to the likes of Chuck-e-Cheese, Cracker Barrel, Fridays, other dreadfull chains, or eating only at home for the next few years.
Fujisan wrote: Whenever our two-year-old gets antsy at restaurants, we pull out the portable dvd player.
essie wrote:I hate kids menus. Grilled cheese, burger, chicken fingers, or hotdog all served with fries and choice of soda or milk. I haven't found any that I like. Interested to see responses/recommendations.
gtgirl wrote:essie wrote:I hate kids menus. Grilled cheese, burger, chicken fingers, or hotdog all served with fries and choice of soda or milk. I haven't found any that I like. Interested to see responses/recommendations.
I agree. We usually order an appetizer for our 4-year-old, if one is available and appropriate (as in, at one place, there was an app of tandoori arctic char with raita and some veg - a perfect meal for a child... if you have a child like mine). Otherwise, we share whatever we're having. I have thus far managed to avoid any grilled cheese, chicken fingers, hotdogs, orange mac 'n cheese, and the rest of the standard child menu fare.