Generally speaking, there is very little consideration or courtesy when it comes to dining and children. When folks come to a fine restaurant and spend a lot of money the expectation is to dine in peace and quiet. It is no place for poorly behaving children, of any race. My children never ever acted up in public, especially in a restraurant. They were told that if they did not act appropriately that they would be removed and disciplined later. They were taught at the toddler stage by being taken frequently out to fast food restaurants as a trial run for something more upscale. They know how to use a napkin, utensils and how to sit up straight and eat. They always were dressed nice for the occasion which lent itself to good behavior because they know they were being observed by others. They were taught not to embarrarrass themselves, parents, siblings and others by misbehaving. I have always had compliments from other diners how well-behaved my children were. By all rights the proprietor has the right to remove or ask to leave those customers who are annoying the other guest or creating an unpleasant experience. In the case mentioned above, I fault the proprietor for not warning the offending customer that their children's behavior was bothering other customers and asked to leave it it continued and tell the meal was gratis. I'd rather have one unsatisfied customer rather than a whole room full. It seems that some many have lost civility and do not care a wit about others. It's all about me, me, me and what I want regardless how it affects others. If I am spending a lot of money on a meal I feel I have the right to confront the offending party and if it presists I will use my cell phone, which is always off during a meal, to call the police.
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