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Bringing 18 month old to a nice restaurant
Posted on 11/30/13 at 12:41 pm
Posted on 11/30/13 at 12:41 pm
So I am having a discussion amongst friends about bringing children to nicer restaurants. I bring up that my brother wants to bring my 18 month old niece to birthday dinner with my mother at Jacmel's Inn in Hammond.
I am in the party that does not think a child that young should be brought into an upscale restaurant at such a young age. Seems like a lack of courtesy to patrons around you.
Some of my friends disagree for the sole purpose that Jacmel is in Hammond, and thus not categorized as upscale so I should not expect to enjoy an intimate, quiet environment.
Am I in the wrong for my views? Maybe I am holding Jacmel higher than I should.
I am in the party that does not think a child that young should be brought into an upscale restaurant at such a young age. Seems like a lack of courtesy to patrons around you.
Some of my friends disagree for the sole purpose that Jacmel is in Hammond, and thus not categorized as upscale so I should not expect to enjoy an intimate, quiet environment.
Am I in the wrong for my views? Maybe I am holding Jacmel higher than I should.
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Posted on 11/30/13 at 12:43 pm to burgeman
If the kid behaves there isn't a problem. Just let them know that their kid could mar some couples only night out without their kid.
Btw, location of the restaurant doesn't matter. I wouldn't want some kid crying about dropping a goldfish if I was eating at Tope La
Btw, location of the restaurant doesn't matter. I wouldn't want some kid crying about dropping a goldfish if I was eating at Tope La
This post was edited on 11/30/13 at 12:45 pm
Posted on 11/30/13 at 12:45 pm to burgeman
Depends on the 18 month old and the parent in question
I have seen many a 18 month old act better than 18 year olds
If the child can sit quietly and not disturb everyone around them then bring it, if it is going to kick scream and wander all over the place and the parent is not going to take control of the situation, then maybe chuckee cheese is a better option
I have seen many a 18 month old act better than 18 year olds
If the child can sit quietly and not disturb everyone around them then bring it, if it is going to kick scream and wander all over the place and the parent is not going to take control of the situation, then maybe chuckee cheese is a better option
This post was edited on 11/30/13 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 11/30/13 at 12:58 pm to Tigerpaw123
it is called courtesy to those around you....I have a 10 month old and wouldn't think of doing that. Tell them to get a baby sitter
Posted on 11/30/13 at 1:16 pm to Tigerpaw123
I would say, in general, it's not a good idea, but it...
As long as the baby behaves, not a big deal at all.
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Depends on the 18 month old and the parent in question
As long as the baby behaves, not a big deal at all.
Posted on 11/30/13 at 1:39 pm to burgeman
I would have two primary concerns, one pertaining to those at your table, and one pertaining to other patrons in the restaurant.
The latter issue has already been covered. As to the former, I would feel like I was imposing on those with me. Adults feel limited as to what they can discuss when around small children. Further, they feel like they have to at least attempt to entertain it at some point.
If I expected a meal with adult friends/family and they imposed a young child on the event, I would be livid.
The latter issue has already been covered. As to the former, I would feel like I was imposing on those with me. Adults feel limited as to what they can discuss when around small children. Further, they feel like they have to at least attempt to entertain it at some point.
If I expected a meal with adult friends/family and they imposed a young child on the event, I would be livid.
This post was edited on 11/30/13 at 1:40 pm
Posted on 11/30/13 at 1:42 pm to burgeman
Your mother wouldn't enjoy having her granddaughter at her birthday?
Posted on 11/30/13 at 2:15 pm to Joshjrn
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Adults feel limited as to what they can discuss when around small children
You can talk about all sex and drugs you want in front of an 18 month old.
Posted on 11/30/13 at 2:20 pm to polkadot mambo
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Your mother wouldn't enjoy having her granddaughter at her birthday?
I think this is the important part: who the occasion is for.
I agree with others who have said that if the child will misbehave, it shouldn't happen. But if the child is generally a quiet, well-behaved child.. fine. You should firstly be thinking about other patrons and if you know they will be disturbed, don't do it.
That said, when it comes to your own group, I think it depends on who the occasion is for and what THEY would prefer. If it was your own birthday we were talking about here, and you didn't want the child there, I get that. But if you think your mother would, and the child is well-behaved, you should let her decide. I'm sure grandma isn't worried about pissing her own child off by telling them to leave the kid at home if that's how she feels
Posted on 12/1/13 at 2:04 am to burgeman
You're holding Jacmel to a higher standard than you should. It's seen many a child of all ages. It's very much a family restaurant.
Why is it your business to tell a sibling whether to bring the child? You paying the bill alone?
If the child disturbs others, the parents can deal with it.
Why is it your business to tell a sibling whether to bring the child? You paying the bill alone?
If the child disturbs others, the parents can deal with it.
Posted on 12/1/13 at 5:39 am to burgeman
They should know that if said child makes a ruckus it is their duty to exit the function properly for etiquette. Other diners are there to have a nice night out and deserve this courtesy from him.
Posted on 12/1/13 at 6:45 am to CITWTT
quote:this is the part people forget when their child acts up!!!!
duty to exit the function
Posted on 12/1/13 at 7:39 am to madamsquirrel
It's never been explained to me why you can't muzzle babies. I'm not talking about on a regular basis. Just on special occasions like this, as needed, to get them to STFU for a little while.
I guess studies show they'll grow up with a general sadness if you do this or something?
I guess studies show they'll grow up with a general sadness if you do this or something?
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:42 am to urinetrouble
I would never bring my own kids, ever. And they are pretty well behaved. I just wouldn't want the stress of making sure they stayed in line.
On the other hand, I would never notice if someone else brought their kids....wouldn't bother me a bit. It isn't the noise the kids make that bothers me, it is the part where I have to worry about it bothering others that bothers me....and when they are not mine, I have none of the responsibility.
On the other hand, I would never notice if someone else brought their kids....wouldn't bother me a bit. It isn't the noise the kids make that bothers me, it is the part where I have to worry about it bothering others that bothers me....and when they are not mine, I have none of the responsibility.
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:43 am to madamsquirrel
I grabbed a child that was a part of my group making a ruckus from hell in his highchair and went into an alley. When he was shamed about his tantrum by a homeless black man he was open to negotiations of staying where we were or going back inside without further bullshite from him. There is a bit more back story to both the before and later of him and I.
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:59 am to tigerfoot
I wouldn't either and I have 2 small ones.
It's not the child's place to act right bc they won't.
It's the dumbass parents to know where is an appropriate place to bring children and what's not.
It's not the child's place to act right bc they won't.
It's the dumbass parents to know where is an appropriate place to bring children and what's not.
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:19 pm to CITWTT
Nvm
This post was edited on 12/2/13 at 7:36 am
Posted on 12/2/13 at 7:27 am to burgeman
We got one that age and bring him wherever we go. He knows how to behave though so it's not a problem.
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