A Pretty Cool Idea

So, I read today that a restaurant in Pennsylvania has decided to ban children under six years of age. I think this is the best idea I've heard in a while. Finally, someone feels the same way I do about how much of a nuisance it is to have children screaming in the background while you are trying to enjoy a meal.

Don't get me wrong. I like kids. They're cute, they say cute things, etc. I just prefer to eat without them screaming and running around me while their parents are completely oblivious. I have no desire to ever be said parents, EVER. I couldn't agree more with the restaurant owner. Kids are NOT the center of the universe and many of us don't think it's cute when they run around like wild animals. If I lived anywhere close to that restaurant, my patronage would increase exponentially. I understand that parents probably are so enamored with their children that it only seems natural that the rest of the world can't wait to experience their "personalities." I beg to differ. I really don't find it cute when children interrupt, refuse to eat, whine, etc. Just the other evening, my sister and I were eating in a restaurant and a young couple of parents had their child in a high chair at the end of the table. I mean, not only was the child loud, it seemed as if everything the kid did was the coolest thing ever to the parents. We, meaning us and the other couples on dates in the room, had to hear about it too. I kept thinking, "Get a babysitter and give it a rest." And, did I mention the stuff that was sprawled out around them? I'm pretty sure I saw two diaper bags. Seriously, the child isn't even walking yet and it has more "stuff" than me. Is that really necessary?

In short, I'm loving this guy's decision. Again, I like kids and they're cool and all, but I prefer to eat in peace. Let it also be shown for the record that I have been eating out since I was in the womb. My sister and I were expected to act as adults at the dinner table. This included ordering for ourselves and using utensils properly. My mom also cracked the whip about manners and posture. Maybe I should open an etiquette school for kindergartners. Lord knows, their parents aren't doing a good job of it.