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People who won't leave a restaurant when their child is kicking up

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JanetSally · 15/11/2022 08:55

I was having dinner in a restaurant the other evening. A couple at another table had a small baby with them in a buggy. The mother had just fed the baby and put him back down but he wasn't happy and started crying, the noise escalating and escalating. The parents, who had finished their meal, very slowly finished their coffee/wine before leaving the restaurant despite the fact that people were turning around and looking at them.

I was in a cafe recently with a friend when her toddler started tantrumming. I said I was nearly finished and happy to go, but my friend said no, we'd paid for our food and were entitled to stay. She just wasn't budging, so I took her child outside while she finished every bit of her cake.

Why do some people do this? It's very unfair on everyone else in the restaurant.

OP posts:
LydiaBennetsUglyBonnet · 17/11/2022 09:12

JanetSally · 17/11/2022 08:39

In fact your accusation that I'm an abusive parent is libel. I've reported your post and if you repeat it I will take it further.
Do not address me again.

And what losses have you incurred in order to take legal action?

LydiaBennetsUglyBonnet · 17/11/2022 09:13

I love it when people threaten to sue ok MN. Watched far too many legal dramas IMO. I bet legal offices get loads of stupid calls about this crap wasting their time.

luxxlisbon · 17/11/2022 09:18

Well perhaps a solicitor's letter to mumsnet might clear that up for you.

When someone takes typical MN advice too seriously.
‘Get a solicitor!’
😂
Going to pay £250+VAT to complain about a meanie on the internet are you? Sure.

Meseekslookatme · 17/11/2022 09:34

JanetSally · 17/11/2022 08:39

In fact your accusation that I'm an abusive parent is libel. I've reported your post and if you repeat it I will take it further.
Do not address me again.

You are Jack Monroe and I claim my five pounds

LilyMumsnet · 17/11/2022 09:47

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