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Another lunch ruined by other peoples’ children

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Bakeoffskateoff · 31/03/2024 20:41

Am I being unreasonable to get really pissed off with other people being unable or unwillling to teach their children to sit quietly in cafes and restaurants. Went out for lunch today to our usual weekend cafe. Two lots of families with kids aged five to eight who were noisy, whiny, annoying, sat on tables, crying. I had to hurry my lunch down to get out of there as soon as possible. I’m sick of parents who think little Freddie is so cute for making loud tractor noises, causing other diners to turn around. No one else appreciates your child quite like you do.

If you can’t teach your child manners please don’t take them out where there are other people.

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RedToothBrush · 31/03/2024 20:47

Rosesanddaffs · 31/03/2024 20:45

I’m assuming you don’t have children? It’s not easy getting them to sit still or even quietly! what did you want the parents to do?

Hmm. Yes it is.

You teach them manners from an early age.

FussyPud · 31/03/2024 20:47

My afternoon coffee was ruined by a middle-aged woman sat at the table next to me. She decided to sit watching videos at full volume on her phone. I was glad earphones in my bag, but felt sorry for the other people in the cafe who had to listen to a half hour of crap.

Some humans are utterly incapable of behaving in public, not just the young ones.

blahblahx · 31/03/2024 20:47

Laalaland · 31/03/2024 20:44

Don't you get bored of going to the same cafe every weekend?

Don't know why but this made me laugh 😂

Rosesanddaffs · 31/03/2024 20:47

Laalaland · 31/03/2024 20:44

Don't you get bored of going to the same cafe every weekend?

😂😂😂😂😂😂

Pepsiisbetterthancoke · 31/03/2024 20:46

Rosesanddaffs · 31/03/2024 20:45

I’m assuming you don’t have children? It’s not easy getting them to sit still or even quietly! what did you want the parents to do?

It doesn’t matter if the OP has kids or not. Plenty of parents teach their children how to behave when out in public

If people choose not to then they shouldn’t be upset if they are judged by others

Putyourfeckingsockson · 31/03/2024 20:46

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Alargeoneplease89 · 31/03/2024 20:45

Totally agree, people don't parent anymore

Rosesanddaffs · 31/03/2024 20:45

Bakeoffskateoff · 31/03/2024 20:41

Am I being unreasonable to get really pissed off with other people being unable or unwillling to teach their children to sit quietly in cafes and restaurants. Went out for lunch today to our usual weekend cafe. Two lots of families with kids aged five to eight who were noisy, whiny, annoying, sat on tables, crying. I had to hurry my lunch down to get out of there as soon as possible. I’m sick of parents who think little Freddie is so cute for making loud tractor noises, causing other diners to turn around. No one else appreciates your child quite like you do.

If you can’t teach your child manners please don’t take them out where there are other people.

I’m assuming you don’t have children? It’s not easy getting them to sit still or even quietly! what did you want the parents to do?

Vegetus · 31/03/2024 20:45

Go to adult only places then.

Rainbowbrite83 · 31/03/2024 20:44

Popcorn at the ready...

Chasingthewilddeer · 31/03/2024 20:44

You might have had a point until you got to the last sentence but you took it too far.

Laalaland · 31/03/2024 20:44

Don't you get bored of going to the same cafe every weekend?

BigButtons · 31/03/2024 20:42

I agree with you.
You will get flamed though.

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