Before I had kids I probably would not have cared about airlines; hotels; movie theater; or stores banning kids, but now that I do, I am a bit concerned. I love my kids and I want to be free to take them with me when I go out. I want to be able to decide where they can and cannot go without someone else dictating that decision for me.
According to a recent article published by Yahoo’s Shine: “The no-kids-allowed movement is spreading.” Once companies start telling us we cannot bring our children along, what’s next?
There are times when parents want to still feel a part of the rest of the world. What can we do if the places that we enjoy ban our children?
I understand why some places would want to ban children, but I believe the ramifications from these bans would be tough on parents and children a like. Kids should feel accepted. These rules and life in general can be tough on them. I also, wouldn’t want parents to resent their kiddos because they feel chained to their homes…I know I am jumping the gun a bit. It just reminds me of the saying, “children are better seen and not heard.” Liberates adults, but promotes poor self esteem in children. Children are a gift from God, how will they learn how to act in different places when they are older, if they are banned from them?
I think a few places may be OK, but grocery stores…really, if people don’t have anyone to take care of their kids how would they buy food? Unfortunately, I believe reports of neglect and abuse would probably increase and we don’t need children having a tougher time than they are already going through.
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I LOVE THIS! For once the people without kids or who dont want to deal with kids are given rights!!!!
It’s about time! Why should we have to deal with other peoples kids? We didnt have them!
And to all those saying that people who dont want to deal children should stay home, why should we be punished? Its not our brats running around raising hell all day long. You made the decision to have kids, and with that decision comes the responsibility of raising them. You give up your freedoms when you decide to have kids. And to all those who say “Well i cant afford a baby sitter whenever i have to go to the store”, well then YOU CANT AFFORD TO HAVE KIDS IN THE FIRST PLACE!!! MAYBE IF YOU DIDNT HAVE THEM, OR RAISED THEM TO RESPECT THE PEOPLE AROUND THEM, THIS WOULDNT HAVE TO HAPPEN! So if you think we people who dont like kids should stay at home, then i think we people who dont have kids SHOULDNT HAVE TO SPEND OUR TAXMONEY PAYING FOR YOUR KIDS EDUCATION!!!! That’s not very fair to us at all, but like with everything, we have to deal with it because families have priority.
Thank you for your comment. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but all children are not criers or disruptive, this ban would punish the good and the bad. As far as baby sitting goes, parents must be very selective about their children’s care so if you are in a new area or on vacation, care may not always be a wise option. I don’t disagree with you about your tax money, but I find your comment interesting. Do you believe that it takes a village to raise a child? My husband and I will not put our children in the public education system, but I think that it is perfectly fine for people who do.
If together we invest in the children of our nation we will continue to raise world leaders, if we neglect the youth, we neglect our future.
wow dez sounds real angry. i have a toddler and in all honesty im all for the rule in certain places. if you are a franchise, you are not allowed to ban the kids. lets face it p.f. chang is nice but it sure isnt wolfgang puck’s the source. in all actuality no one is really ready to have kids, emotionally, financially, mentally, etc. it is hard work (if you want to be proud of them out in the street or the values you instilled).
kids have short attention spans and expect to be entertained. if you want them to be peaceable, then you must have something for them to do. the crayon packs they give out at ihop are a great start but not quite good enough (rolling crayons, parents having to explain things or play the games with the child).
the comment about dez’s taxes…. FOR REAL?! do you say that to the cop that receives your tax dollars when he has you pulled over for 20 minutes and is being attitudinal? the tax dollars that go into the public schools are funding future doctors, lawyers, educators, firemen, writers, etc. who i am more than certain you will need at some point in your life. if no one else, the doctor is a necessity. if they were unable to get yours and my tax dollars, they definitely would not be able to serve us. i agree no one should be punished for anyones lack of parenting or special needs child, or any other annoying child “syndrome” one can think of, but we do have to live with them, tolerate them, be understanding of them, and so much more. your tax dollars go to the justice system in all its glory (insert sarcasm here), but its usually the disenfranchised and minorities that complain about this sort of thing. i really think the tax dollar excuse is more than played and invalid, but im sure that is definitely debatable.
if you know your kids cant handle being at a restaurant you know it, and if you take your rowdy kids out, dont expect to get the royal treatment. your presence is getting on patrons nerves. i do support the ban in specific venues that pride themselves on a more than wonderful dining experience (fast food, olive garden, cheesecake factory, etc. not included). if i am paying $200 for a 2 person meal, i better not have to listen to a child’s whining and what not. i love my baby but i dont need to take her everywhere. i wouldnt take her to a strip club or a bar, or maybe this is a tad bit different.
LOL, having children gives a person a bit more compassion. Some people will never be influenced by real love; instead they live their lives bitter, negative, and restless. I hope the love of God will enter their hearts.
no kids allowed. i have several friends that dont go to certain places because of all the kids screaming, throwing fits, climbing on your booth…its terrible parenting…i hope we get more places where there are no kids allowed. adults
I will be the first to admit it is fine in some places, but definitely not grocery stores. Some parents could work on their children’s behavior; however, I don’t think bans are the incentive they need. There are some children who do not know how to act because their parents are always away and these bans would increase this problem. For some, spending quality time with their mom and dad while going places could show them how to act while they are out in public.