Should fine dining establishments go out of their way to accomodate toddlers? - Page 4

Munchkin03 · #1 05-14-2010, 01:52 PM

I think a lot of it comes down to people who don't want to face reality when they have kids. Things change, and everyone thinks they can "have it all," and they think having a baby won't change their lives. But it's like, "Dude! You have a little person who requires your attention and care. This means no Boulud for you unless you hire a sitter!"

KSUViolet06 · #2 05-14-2010, 02:12 PM

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I think a lot of it comes down to people who don't want to face reality when they have kids. Things change, and everyone thinks they can "have it all," and they think having a baby won't change their lives. But it's like, "Dude! You have a little person who requires your attention and care. This means no Boulud for you unless you hire a sitter!"

Ding, ding!

I think with some parents, there is the expectation that people should accommodate them because they have kids.

Example: I went for a pedi recently and there was a MOM who brought her 2-year-old with her while she got a mani. She got upset when the nail lady told her that her kid needed to stay in the waiting area.

The whole time she was being serviced, the kid kept crying (because she left him in the waiting area and he couldn't come back there). Mom asked for crayons and such to keep him occupied and got an attitude when the nail lady was like "we don't have any."

So, kiddo cried in the waiting area and disturbed what was supposed to be my nice relaxing pedi. To top it off, when mom left, she flounced and declared that she was never coming back again. lol.

I'm sorry, a freaking salon isn't supposed to be kid-friendly.

When you have kids, eithr you get a sitter or you do your manis at home.

AOII Angel · #3 05-14-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Ding, ding!

I think with some parents, there is the expectation that people should accommodate them because they have kids.

Example: I went for a pedi recently and there was a MOM who brought her 2-year-old with her while she got a mani. She got upset when the nail lady told her that her kid needed to stay in the waiting area.

The whole time she was being serviced, the kid kept crying (because she left him in the waiting area and he couldn't come back there). Mom asked for crayons and such to keep him occupied and got an attitude when the nail lady was like "we don't have any."

So, kiddo cried in the waiting area and disturbed what was supposed to be my nice relaxing pedi. To top it off, when mom left, she flounced and declared that she was never coming back again. lol.

I'm sorry, a freaking salon isn't supposed to be kid-friendly.

When you have kids, eithr you get a sitter or you do your manis at home.

That takes nerve! The owner should have told her to take the kid home!

indygphib · #4 05-14-2010, 02:47 PM

Sigh. Ten bucks says that the oblivious parents who bring their little ones to the fancy-schmancy restaurants today are the helicopter parents of tomorrow who will pitch the mother of all fits when their "special little snowflake" doesn't get a bid during recruitment.

IrishLake · #5 05-14-2010, 03:18 PM

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Sigh. Ten bucks says that the oblivious parents who bring their little ones to the fancy-schmancy restaurants today are the helicopter parents of tomorrow who will pitch the mother of all fits when their "special little snowflake" doesn't get a bid during recruitment.

Bwahahahaha!

my own HUSBAND has suggested i take my kids with me to the salon when I get my hair hi-lighted. he got a huge "WTF are you thinking?" look. not only would they be a disruption to other patrons, but they'd be a disruption to ME! salon time is ME time, you bozo. take the kids to the autoparts store and home depot with you!

(and i'm going to brag here a bit... my husband is an academically trained chef, and my daughter has inherited his palate. there is very little she wont eat, and chicken fingers for dinner out are a big no-no. even she claims they are "only for lunch." if anything, we'll get an adult grilled chicken sandwich, and the kids split it, with a side of broccoli and french fries... hey, i'm not THAT cruel to deny them fries! and never in my life have i seen a kid eat stuff like fresh fruit and sweet bell peppers like she does. i'm waiting patiently for my son to start eating like her.)

christiangirl · #6 05-16-2010, 06:12 AM

You know, I have no problem sharing restaurant space with kids. Then again, I've never been anywhere I couldn't wear jeans, so there you have it.

WOW at Violet's stories! Both women had a lot of nerve! When I get a mani/pedi, I always bring headphones so I can zone out. The salon does accept children and I've seen people look annoyed with them. I went this week and there were little girls running around. However, the music serves its purpose here--I could see them but not hear them.

Honestly, I think toddlers are too young. You can bring the children who can control their crying--with babies/toddlers, they just explode and they stop when they stop. With older kids (5+) it boils down to behavior, not age.

Benzgirl · #7 05-16-2010, 10:21 AM

One word to Fine Dining: NO!

As a frequent flyer, I dread flights on weekends and pray for an upgrade to First Class. Luckily, most flights at 6am on a Monday morning are business travelers.

DrPhil · #8 05-16-2010, 08:32 PM

Fine dining is not the only place where children should not be allowed.

KSUViolet06 · #9 05-16-2010, 08:34 PM

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Fine dining is not the only place where children should not be allowed.

I could start a list if you want. lol.

DrPhil · #10 05-16-2010, 08:36 PM

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I could start a list if you want. lol.

Is there enough time in the day? LOL.

Te world should NOT have to suffer because parents can't get a babysitter or having the babysitter cancel on them. Of course, there are exceptions.

RaggedyAnn · #11 05-18-2010, 07:13 AM

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I could start a list if you want. lol.

Ooh, that sounds like another thread? I've got a couple of places on my mind.

And my answer is: no.

Drolefille · #12 05-17-2010, 12:42 PM

I think fine dining should do it if they want to. If family business is important enough to them that they want to accommodate kids then great, otherwise they also have the right to set rules about not allowing kids in under a certain age, or simply not making it easier for toddlers by not having high chairs or something. Someone who is annoyed by kids can choose their restaurants based on this policy. (Unlike cigarette smoke, loud noise doesn't cause health problems, it just pisses you off.)

Most kids don't turn into squalling brats at the drop of a hat, and good parents will have a plan for that if it does happen. But hell, if you can afford to eat really well even as a parent, I'm not going to stop you.