when my children were young, if my husband and i wanted to have a nice dinner out, we hired a babysitter. it would really burn me up when we would plan a nice evening out,book a reservation, hire the babysitter, go to a swanky restaurant and be seated at a table next to a young child. i have gone to the expense of hiring a babysitter, why couldn't they? it still chaps my hide when i think of it.
i would usually discreetly request to be seated in another part of the restaurant. children can be taught good manners and how to eat a fancy meal at home. i really resent it when it is done on my time and ruins my special evening.
when my children were young, if my husband and i wanted to have a nice dinner out, we hired a babysitter. it would really burn me up when we would plan a nice evening out,book a reservation, hire the babysitter, go to a swanky restaurant and be seated at a table next to a young child. i have gone to the expense of hiring a babysitter, why couldn't they? it still chaps my hide when i think of it.
i would usually discreetly request to be seated in another part of the restaurant. children can be taught good manners and how to eat a fancy meal at home. i really resent it when it is done on my time and ruins my special evening.
The last part of Your Post is so true.
If they are not taught manners at home, do not take them out to disturb others who wish to have a nice quiet evening.