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If your kids use screens in a restaurant

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bravefox · 07/07/2024 14:52

... at least have the decency to bring headphones or put them on silent.

Took my two out for a bite to eat after clubs this morning, would have been quieter to sit in an arcade. If you must let your kids use a tablet etc while they're waiting fine, but please don't make the rest of us listen to it.

YABU: deal with it
YANBU: turn the sound off!!

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madameparis · 07/07/2024 15:06

Yes if I were prime minister I would make it illegal to watch tablets/phones without headphones! So irritating and the height of bad manners.

Sirzy · 07/07/2024 15:02

My son needs his tablet (he is autistic it helps him regulate) but I fully agree it’s volume off or headphones.

Balloonhearts · 07/07/2024 15:00

It's a hard no for me. If your kids need occupying then talk to them. Involve them in the conversation. Tablets have a place and it is not at the dinner table. Teach them some manners.

BlusteryLake · 07/07/2024 15:00

I think headphones should be mandatory for all devices in public places. It's so antisocial and getting increasingly common. Public transport especially.

lyingonthebeach · 07/07/2024 14:58

@bravefox I totally agree. But adults do this too. I am fed up of having to ask people to either use headphones or turn off devices as they watch video in public (on the train, in a queue in the pharmacy................)

JengaNonConfirming · 07/07/2024 14:57

This drives me up the wall! How is it teaching how to behave at the table?

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