Having seen far too many parents just ignore thier tantruming kids and their kids running around between tables and thier kids throwing straws and napkins, I'm all for No Minors in some places. I'll take my kids to Chilis or IHOP, but I keep them out of places with the more 'hushed' type atmosphere, where people go for a nice, quiet meal. I've been the parent with tantruming child or the throwing child and I remove them, but not everyone does, including people I am friends with (and will not go out to eat with).
My friend says 'well how will they learn to behave in those places if they aren't allowed into them'. Well....they could start by behaving in IHOP first. Standards of behavior are not necessarily lower because the atmosphere is more casual and the prices are less. Don't disturb other diners with shrieking & running around is expected anywhere really except places with play places.
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